Man in Blue Smoking 1880 - 1900

"Man in Blue Smoking" is a portrait painting created between 1880 and 1900 by Hungarian artist Ladislav Mednyánszky, known for his realistic and expressive brushstrokes. The painting features a man in profile, wearing a blue jacket and a black hat, with a pipe in his mouth. The loose and dynamic brushwork creates a sense of immediacy and captures the essence of the subject. This painting showcases Mednyánszky's ability to portray a sense of character and emotion through his expressive use of paint.