Ferenczy Károly, Fejkendős Lány 1898 1898

Painted by Károly Ferenczy in 1898, *Girl with Headscarf* is a portrait constructed with soft brushstrokes and a muted palette, exuding a sense of quiet dignity. The girl's blue vest, white blouse, and dark headscarf create a play of contrasts and tonal subtleties, lending the composition a balanced yet intimate feel. Ferenczy masterfully employs light and shadow to model the girl's face and clothing. This technique, combined with a structural approach to form, imbues the work with a sense of depth and presence. The overall effect is one of studied simplicity, where the formal elements work together to convey a feeling of contemplative observation. Note how the subtle variations in tone and texture articulate not just the physical likeness of the subject, but also capture a sense of her inner world. The painting becomes a meditation on form and expression, inviting us to consider the interplay between surface and depth, appearance and essence.