Old World Portraits
Peasant Boy (Sedliacky chlapec)
Elemír Halász-Hradil
A soulful, impressionistic portrait of a young boy captured in profile against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.
Study of a Standing Boy (Štúdia stojaceho chlapca)
Elemír Halász-Hradil
1890 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 19th-century oil study of a boy, featuring a rich palette of deep browns and warm ochres.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Created around 1890 by Elemír Halász-Hradil, this oil study exemplifies the expressive realism of the late 19th century. The work features a young boy in a dark coat and hat, rendered with confident, textured brushwork that gives the piece a tactile and grounding antique presence.
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