Bathers - by Karoly Patko – Artwork Record

Bathers -: catalogue record

Title: Bathers -
Artist: Karoly Patko (1895–1941)
Artist born in: Budapest, Hungary
Movement: Expressionism
Subject: nude figures, stormy landscape, isolation theme, emotional depth, dramatic lighting, organic forms

Bathers -: image files and credit line

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Frequently asked questions: Bathers -

What subjects appear in "Bathers -" by Karoly Patko?

The themes present in "Bathers -" by Karoly Patko include nude figures, stormy landscape, isolation theme, emotional depth, dramatic lighting, organic forms, symbolic imagery. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

Is "Bathers -" free of copyright?

"Bathers -" by Karoly Patko is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Which artist is "Bathers -" attributed to?

"Bathers -" is attributed to Karoly Patko.

What style does "Bathers -" belong to?

The movement associated with "Bathers -" by Karoly Patko is Expressionism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

Where does "Bathers -" fall in Karoly Patko's career?

Within Karoly Patko's career, "Bathers -" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

What explains the copyright situation of "Bathers -" by Karoly Patko?

"Bathers -" by Karoly Patko is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1941.

Where does "Bathers -" sit within Karoly Patko's body of work?

"Bathers -" belongs to Karoly Patko's Expressionism work, whose recorded themes include expressionism & symbolism, distorted forms, emotion, impasto texture emphasis, isolation & turmoil, human condition", transition/change.

Where does "Bathers -" stand among Karoly Patko's recurring subjects?

Karoly Patko's recurring themes include expressionism & symbolism, distorted forms, emotion, impasto texture emphasis, isolation & turmoil, human condition", transition/change; "Bathers -" focuses on nude figures, stormy landscape, isolation theme, emotional depth, dramatic lighting, organic forms, symbolic imagery.

Karoly Patko: biography

1895–1941, Hungary

Karoly Patko

Karoly Patko: A Soulful Visionary of Hungarian Realism Karoly Patko (1895-1941), a pivotal figure in early 20th-century Hungarian art, remains an artist whose evocative landscapes and poignant portraits continue to resonate with viewers today. Born in Budapest, Hungary, his artistic journey was shaped by a confluence of influences – from the burgeoning realism of Károly Ferenczy to the stylistic experimentation of the era, culminating in a deeply personal and emotionally charged visual language. Patko’s work offers a compelling glimpse into rural Hungarian life, imbued with a melancholic beauty and a profound understanding of human experience. Early Life and Artistic Training Patko's formal artistic training began at the art teacher training department of the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under István Réti.

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