Must be getting old, or I just go to too many exhibitions in a short period of time as today I came across a folder, created in July, with photos taken in July the 2nd and I see I haven't posted any of them yet. This would not be a problem, but I can't remember the exhibition either 😂. Yeah, shame on me, what can I say.
This was not a solo exhibition, as I see there were several artists exhibiting and there were mostly paintings.
At first glance, it give you the impression, that you're in the 19th, or the 20th century, based on the pairings and the frames, but that's not necessarily always the case.
A lovely landscape from 1921, which makes it 104 years old. What I love here is the visible texture of the canvas, the lovely colors and the frame. I have a thing for frames and firmly believe an inappropriate frame can ruin the whole experience, just as a good frame can raise the value of it. Both the color and the design has to match the painting, but it's not easy to get a healthy balance. This one has it all.
Ferencz Károly - Portrait With A Hat
An old gentleman from other times, dressed as the dress code required back in those days. I'm not sure if it's the self portrait of the artist, most likely not, but it's a good one.
Béla Balla - Hillside
Maybe it's just an illusion, but to me, it seems that something is burning there. It's a bit too dark for my taste, but that doesn't mean it's not good.
János Krizsán - Baia Mare, 1926
I've never been to Baia Mare to know if this scene is real, but have no reason either, to think it was not, in 1926. I don't know about you, but looking at it, it makes me feel calmness.
Fisherman
It's not a still life, but it's a moment of life, a moment of the fisherman's life. I've seen so many men fishing, especially elderly men and you can see the calmness on their face, literally. I love how the painter highlighted the straw hat of the man an the light on his shirt. I suppose it was golden hour. The frame is a bit too pompous for my taste, but it's ok, I guess.
Sándor Ziffer - Baia Mare
Not long ago, I posted a series of paintings with similar style, where silhouettes were outlined with black. I'm not saying this is, but it gives you the impression that it is. I like it. looks a bit rough, but I like it. The colors, mostly the yellow and orange make it enjoyable. In my eyes at least.
What I love about all the painting is the texture of the canvas. I don't know what kind of canvas these painters used back then, but I like it a lot.
Ferenc Ács - Landscape
It is my believe that each painting has its place and has to fit the design of the room. Maybe I'm wrong and I'm the only one who thinks this, but to me it seems like this painting would fit well with a 20th century living room, maybe of some well off people. I don't see it in a modern home. It's a nice landscape, but the frame takes you back in time.
Ferenc Ács - Landscape
None of these paintings are new, so I suppose, of better yet, I'm convinced they come from private collections.
Sándor Szolnay - Landscape With Tree
This is a particular one, because of those big leaves. It's fiction, or imaginary as we don't have such trees here, but that's not a problem as you can do anything when it comes to art, sky is the limit.
Jenő Pászk
While I was looking at these paintings and seeing the strict style, was thinking how much social pressure these painters had to endure back then. Today you can paint or draw pretty much anything you want and you can sell anything literally, if you find a way, but back then society was not as open minded as today and once shunned, you had no chance to succeed. I suppose there were some written and more unwritten rules, that had to be respected. And I'm not talking about communist countries, where you could lose your life over an tricky joke, but free countries. What do you think?
It's easy to sit in our cozy home and think whatever we want about these paintings, but we never know what these artists had to endure or go through, on social or emotional level.
Now come the usual question, which one is your favorite and another one, that is not usual: would you hang such a painting on your wall, that reminds you of another century? Let's see who's brave enough today 😎
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Do I need to say which one I would hang first? 😆
Well centuries ago the lure was the fish were bigger and more plentiful. Even though this is a dated painting much has not changed. I have seen older fisherman wearing straw hats. I realized something I don't wear straw hats that must mean I'm not old 🙃 Also the golden hour is one of the best times to fish.
For another..The lovely landscape from 1921. I like the hills, trees and mountain scenery. A good relaxing place away from man made structures. A dreamy place to discover! Maybe not so unusual though to me anyways..
Shame on me, I didn't make the connection, but to my excuse, I was tired (still am) 😜 but obviously ... the fisherman. If I go visit you, I'll bring you a straw hat 😆
Yeah, industrialization, but mostly man had destroyed the ecosystem, or had done a lot of damage and this is why you can't catch much these days, unfortunately.
Looks like we have similar taste, I like the landscape from 1921 as well.
Deal as long as you don't say, "Here you go old man."
Man destroyed but can still bring a part of it back to the way it was. The big thing is good conversation and many abiding by it can help the ecosystem to a point. Some is lost unfornately.
Have a great rest of your evening and get some rest tired one 😁
How can I? That would be a risky move, offending the host on day one ... 😆 besides, dunno who's older .... but shhhh 🤣
Thanks my fisherman friend, you too, although you may be working still as the US is lazy, wakes up after 8 hours or so 😂
my favorite this time is this one
the frames look soooo oldstyle, i don't think i would hang any of them mainly for this reason 🤣 but besides that, i still wouldn't hang those, not that they are bad, but it's not something i would like to see everyday
Mine too.
What do you expect? The painting was painted in 1921. What did you expect? To be futuristic? In those times? 😆
Haha but maybe more neutral like just a square 😄
Back in those days, a frame, or the style/design of the frame was just as important as the painting, so don't expect simplicity 😉
That's a good point
I have had paintings with frames of that style, several frames in fact, some were at my grandmother's house, others at my grandmother's sister's house, and I loved them. The painting always harmonised with the frame, and as you mention, that looks very good.
In fact, I have a painting in my living room that is a reproduction of an old painting. Here it is among my own paintings.
The one I like best is the fisherman with that characteristic tranquillity and the good use of light and shadow. I love it!
Old people and homes where time is standing still, tend to have this type of paintings.
Looks like the fisherman is the winner today, among those who have a favorite or liked the paintings. It is a good one.
I think it conveys serenity, and that is very pleasant, it really is.
I say what I think! My God, the frames take the edge off the artist himself! Even though they are considered masters, they are very boring paintings from a bygone era, yes, skilled at painting but not expressive. I hope you don't take offense. Tastes are divided. I think it's very fun when you visit exhibitions!
I suppose that was the trend back in those days and artists had to respect certain boundaries. Society was more conservative back then, or should I say very conservative. I remember how much Rodin had to suffer and how much he was punished, for daring to sculpt the human body as it is in reality. He got rejection after rejection.
You are absolutely right about that!
Sky is the limit.
Enjoyed reading your blog btw amazing pictures 📸
I'm really glad.
🎨 What a beautiful collection, I loved the way you described each painting and your reflection on the frames and the social context of the artists. I think every piece has a special magic that takes us back to another era. Thank you for sharing it. ✨
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All paintings are beautiful and it is difficult to choose because all re nice.
I'm glad you like them.