László Bencze (1907-1992) - Evening by the Water
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Evening by the Water is a 1957 Hungarian oil painting on wood fibre in green, pink and multicolour, depicting a landscape; the original, signed work measures 38 by 48 cm and is sold with frame.
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This painting is titled "Vízparti este" ("Evening by the Water"), created in 1957 by the Hungarian artist László Bencze.
The artwork is an oil painting on wood fiber (fiberboard), measuring approximately 36 x 56 cm. It captures a scene of figures gathering in a lush, green landscape near water, reflecting Bencze’s interest in figuration and idyllic genre scenes.
About the Artist: László Bencze (1907–1992)
Bencze was a highly influential Hungarian painter, graphic artist, and educator.
Artistic Style: His work evolved through various influences, including Post-Impressionism, New Objectivity, and later, geometric and decorative abstraction. His early 1950s work often followed the spirit of socialist realism, presenting idyllic and structured genre paintings like this one.
Key Themes: He frequently depicted the lives of people on the fringes of society, focusing on themes of social sensitivity, loneliness, and human interaction.
Recognition: In 1952, he received the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's most prestigious state award for art and culture.
Details for Collectors
Technique: Oil on wood fiber/fiberboard.
Signature: Typically signed by the artist, often in the lower left corner or on the reverse.
This painting is titled "Vízparti este" ("Evening by the Water"), created in 1957 by the Hungarian artist László Bencze.
The artwork is an oil painting on wood fiber (fiberboard), measuring approximately 36 x 56 cm. It captures a scene of figures gathering in a lush, green landscape near water, reflecting Bencze’s interest in figuration and idyllic genre scenes.
About the Artist: László Bencze (1907–1992)
Bencze was a highly influential Hungarian painter, graphic artist, and educator.
Artistic Style: His work evolved through various influences, including Post-Impressionism, New Objectivity, and later, geometric and decorative abstraction. His early 1950s work often followed the spirit of socialist realism, presenting idyllic and structured genre paintings like this one.
Key Themes: He frequently depicted the lives of people on the fringes of society, focusing on themes of social sensitivity, loneliness, and human interaction.
Recognition: In 1952, he received the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's most prestigious state award for art and culture.
Details for Collectors
Technique: Oil on wood fiber/fiberboard.
Signature: Typically signed by the artist, often in the lower left corner or on the reverse.
Details
Artist
László Bencze (1907-1992)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Evening by the Water
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Hungary
Year
1957
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Green, Multicolour, Pink
Height
38 cm
Width
48 cm
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1950-1960
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