Head of a Boy 1890

"Head of a Boy," painted in 1890 by Hungarian artist László Mednyánszky, is a portrait characterized by its raw and expressive style. The painting captures the subject's melancholic gaze, highlighting the boy's youthful vulnerability. Mednyánszky's use of thick brushstrokes and impasto creates a sense of immediacy, emphasizing the artist's direct engagement with the subject. The painting is a striking example of Mednyánszky's realist approach, capturing the essence of his subject with a powerful and moving simplicity.