Self Portrait by Karoly Patko

Self Portrait: catalogue record

Title: Self Portrait
Artist: Karoly Patko (1895–1941)
Artist born in: Budapest, Hungary
Movement: Contemporary Realism
Subject: portrait, self-portrait, black and white, pointillism, hat, dignified

Self Portrait: image files and credit line

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Frequently asked questions: Self Portrait

What is "Self Portrait" about?

The subjects of "Self Portrait" are portrait, self-portrait, black and white, pointillism, hat, dignified, seriousness, hungarian art.

Is "Self Portrait" free of copyright?

Regarding copyright, "Self Portrait" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

Who created "Self Portrait"?

"Self Portrait" is attributed to Karoly Patko.

What art movement does "Self Portrait" by Karoly Patko belong to?

"Self Portrait" by Karoly Patko belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

What stage of Karoly Patko's development does "Self Portrait" represent?

"Self Portrait" represents the Mature Period of Karoly Patko.

Is "Self Portrait" by Karoly Patko in the public domain, and why?

"Self Portrait" by Karoly Patko is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Karoly Patko died in 1941.

What does "Self Portrait" share with the rest of Karoly Patko's output?

"Self Portrait" shares with Karoly Patko's other works its Contemporary Realism style and the recorded themes: self-portrait series, exploration of self, formal portraiture, 19th-century realism, pointillism, portraiture, hungarian identity, dignity.

Where does "Self Portrait" stand among Karoly Patko's recurring subjects?

Karoly Patko's recurring themes include self-portrait series, exploration of self, formal portraiture, 19th-century realism, pointillism, portraiture, hungarian identity, dignity; "Self Portrait" focuses on portrait, self-portrait, black and white, pointillism, hat, dignified, seriousness, hungarian art.

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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