Butterfly 1980

"Butterfly" is a 1980 artwork by Hungarian artist Piroska Szanto, known for her expressive and bold style. The artwork, executed in a dark palette with white and brown highlights, depicts a butterfly with outstretched wings against a black background. The butterfly's wing patterns and textures are rendered with detailed lines and stippling, creating a sense of movement and fragility. Szanto's signature style, characterized by a mix of realism and abstraction, adds a unique dimension to the piece. The simple yet evocative composition of "Butterfly" speaks to the artist's fascination with nature and its delicate beauty.