Reading Woman on Sofa 

Kmetty János created this watercolor painting, *Reading Woman on Sofa*, in the early to mid-20th century. János was part of the Hungarian avant-garde movement, a period characterized by experimentation across art forms. This piece offers a glimpse into the intimate life of a woman, one where reading isn't just an activity, but a space for contemplation. She is portrayed in a moment of quiet absorption, set against a backdrop of soft, muted colors that evoke a sense of calm and interiority. The portrayal of the woman invites questions about the role of women in Hungarian society at the time, one in which women's intellectual and personal lives were often confined to the domestic sphere. János, through this painting, invites us to consider the ways in which women find autonomy and expression within these confines, highlighting the power of the personal and the intellectual life as a form of quiet resistance.