Alajos Mayer (1878-1957) - The Girl with the Golden Hair

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A truly splendid 1901 portrait of a young girl with long golden hair, wearing a striking black feathered beret with red ribbon, executed in expressive brushwork.

Alajos Mayer (1878–1953) was a Hungarian painter and graphic artist. He initially studied at the Model Drawing School in Budapest under Bertalan Székely and Károly Ferenczy, followed by study trips to Germany, France and Italy. From 1900, he spent an extended period studying in Munich, where this portrait was created. From 1904 onward, Mayer regularly exhibited at Budapest’s National Salon (Nemzeti Szalon) and the Műcsarnok art salon. He became particularly known for his expressive portraits, figure studies and still lifes and was active in Budapest.

Source: Vollmer, Thieme-Becker and Kieselbach.

⦿ Signed top right: Mayer Alajos / München 1901
⦿ Dimensions (approx.): 39 x 55 cm (artwork), 44,5 x 60,5 cm (incl. frame/total).
⦿ Condition: Exhibits an authentic patina of age (see pictures). Oil on board.
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