Art

It's time to look at more paintings from the previous century and travel back in time. This exhibition was exactly that, a trip back in time even though that time was way before I was born.

Géza Kádár - Winter Landscape - 1910

This is an oil painting, but could be a photo as well, because this is exactly those villages looked like during winter. Back in those times winter was winter, not autumn, like it is now. I remember when we were kids, we spent some of the winter holidays at my grandparents house and there were times when there was snow abundantly. You could see scenes like the one on the painting, everywhere. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks of childhood memories when looking at this painting.

Samu Börtsök - Winter Courtyard in Baia Mare (first Rays Of The Sun)

This is a lovely one. Look at hos the light is painted. I love it.

Another thing to notice here is the frame. In my previous post, there were several paintings with such massive frames. The style of frames has been changing over the years, decades and to be honest, it's been awhile since I've seen such massive frames. And this is not even the most noticeable one, as there were more impressive ones.

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Péter Abrudán - Sunlit Sasar at Baia Mare - 1937

This painting is a bit too colorful for my taste but it's a nice one. You can see the same frame here and it makes me wonder who chose the frames and when were these paintings framed. The paintings are from different artists, painted in a different year, which makes me think it was the gallery.

Tibor Boromisza - Self Portrait - 1910

My biggest enemy was there as well, but contrary to my expectations, I didn't have hug problems with it. There were two paintings that reflected the light, one of which was this.

Csaba Vilmos Perlrott - Models - 1905

This was the other one and I regret it as I had to take the photo from the side, which kind of takes away from its value. It was a lovely painting, especially because those models don't look anything like the models we have today, after 118 years.

Béla Grünwald Iványi - Market Scene

This painting brought a smile to my face. Back in those days these markets were very popular and very live if I can say that. There was always something going on and painters loved to use the market as theme.

There were a lot of emotions on this canvas and I tried to take a partial photo, to show you. Look at the harmony between the colors. The skin of the little boy, the scarf of the woman, her skin and her shirt. Also look at the expression on the boy's ace. I love the texture of the painting too. The other half was interesting too, but unfortunately the reflection of the light was too strong. I took a photo of it but for a different reason.

I wanted to show you what happens to oil paintings in time, what time does to them. The paint is cracked already. This is why humidity has to be kept at a constant level. In my previous post I showed you the two humidifiers in the room. Unfortunately this canvas will need restoration work at some point.

Béla Grünwald Iványi - Still Life With A Parrot - around 1909

A still life from the same artist. I was a bit surprised to see this still life as the style is very different from the previous painting.

József Klein - Asphalt Pavers - 1928 - 1932

The funny think is that I recognized this painting, I've seen it before and I remember I said even though it's an unusual one, I liked it. Unusual because back in those days painters preferred to paint beauty and this activity is far from it. But just look at the men working. It shows how much effort goes into their work. Plus I like the style of the artist. I wish I had the necessary vocabulary to describe what I mean.

József Klein - Nude In Landscape - 1930's

This was under glass, maybe the only one.

Sándor Ziffer - Women Wearing Folk Dresses - 1906*

Interesting one. Look at the colors and the light. Based on the jug the younger woman is holding, I suppose they are going to bring water.

Sándor Ziffer - Baia Mare Hillside - 1922

Different stye but it's obvious the painter liked strong colors. Not that is unusual or wrong. Many are using strong colors.

Sándor Ziffer - Bank Of Sasar With The Calvinist Church - 1947

Another colorful painting from the same artist. However, what caught my attention here was the frame. Look at the details. This overdecorated (in my opinion) style as not unusual back in those day. I was trying to decide if it was wood or something else, but I think it was wood.

This time the Market Scene is my absolute favorite, none of the paintings can beat that.

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