Draft:Old Fisherman
Painting by Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka
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Old Fisherman (Hungarian: Öreg Halász) is an oil-on-canvas painting by Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka created in 1902.[3][failed verification] It is owned by the Ottó Herman Museum.
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| Old Fisherman | |
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| Hungarian: Öreg Halász | |
.jpg) Old Fisherman as displayed at the Ottó Herman Museum. | |
| Artist | Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka[1][failed verification] |
| Year | 1902 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Subject | Fisherman |
| Dimensions | 59.5 cm × 45 cm (23.4 in × 18 in) |
| Location | Ottó Herman Museum[2][failed verification], Miskolc |
It depicts a fisherman and a contrast between calm and agitated sea, which is equally visible on the fisherman. An object of popular interest, it is widely accepted that the paiting expresses the duality of man, as per the symbolist nature of Kosztka's other works.[4][failed verification] The paiting is known for its mirror element, where the left side depicts a serene fisherman and the right a severe one.
Measuring at approximately 0.6 m × 0.45 m, it encapsulates a spectrum of blue tones and is currently on display at the Ottó Herman Museum in Hungary.
Description and context
The artwork depicts an elderly fisherman standing with a cane, with his face marked by deep expression lines and sun damage, suggesting a life spent at sea. The background features both a serene coastline and a more turbulent sea with factory chimneys, hinting at contrasting elements of nature and industrialization.
The painting is famous for its hidden duality as when mirrored, the left side of the fisherman's face appears benevolent, almost prayerful, while the right side transforms into a more sinister, devilish figure. This duality is often interpreted as a representation of the dual nature of humanity.