Village Woman in a White Scarf 1873 - 1874

"Village Woman in a White Scarf" is a painting by Ladislav Mednyánszky, a Hungarian artist, from 1873-1874. The painting depicts a close-up portrait of an older woman wearing a white scarf. The woman's face, with its wrinkles and weathered skin, showcases the passage of time and the harsh realities of rural life. The painting’s realism, characteristic of Mednyánszky's style, aims to capture the authenticity of the subject and her environment. This portrait exemplifies Mednyánszky’s mastery of portraying the human condition, particularly the lives of ordinary people in rural Hungary.