Old World Portraits
Portrait of Gejza Bencúr
Gyula Benczúr
An elegant mid-19th-century portrait of a bearded young man in formal attire.
Portrait of a Young Man with a Beard
Gyula Stetka
1876 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A classic 19th-century portrait capturing a scholarly young man with an expressive gaze and refined attire.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1876 by Gyula Stetka, this evocative oil portrait captures a young man with a thoughtful, direct gaze. The subject is depicted in the formal attire of the era, including a characteristic beard and a silk cravat, holding a small volume that suggests intellectual pursuits. The contrast between the luminous flesh tones and the deep, atmospheric background creates a striking piece with a classic scholarly aesthetic.
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