Nightfall on the Danube-coast 

Endre Bartos composed this landscape with oil paints, rendering what appears to be the Danube-coast at nightfall. A thick impasto defines the scene. The composition relies on a clear horizontal structure, dividing the canvas into distinct zones, each marked by a dominant color and texture. Notice how the violet river in the foreground is juxtaposed with the fiery red bank, leading our eyes to the orange and yellow trees on the left. This palette choice infuses the scene with an otherworldly glow. Bartos does not adhere to realistic representation, choosing instead to explore the expressive potential of color and form. The lack of traditional perspective flattens the image, turning the landscape into a field of textured color blocks. The absence of sharp lines contributes to a dreamlike quality. The visible brushstrokes, combined with a heightened color scheme, serve to abstract the landscape, shifting our focus from the subject matter to the materiality of the paint itself. This reflects a broader interest in how art can challenge fixed meanings and engage with new ways of thinking about space.