Istvan Farkas
1887–1944 · Hungarian · 16 artworks
ExpressionismDistorted formsEmotional color palettesSimplified compositionsThemes of alienationUse of symbolism
artist bio
Istvan Farkas was a Hungarian painter and graphic artist, known for his expressionist style that often depicted themes of isolation, melancholy, and the human condition. His work reflects the anxieties and uncertainties of the interwar period in Europe.
what you'll learn
Studying Farkas's work allows students to explore the use of color and form to convey emotion and psychological states. Students can also learn about the historical context of Expressionism and its focus on subjective experience.
related: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Edvard Munch
16 artworks
The Aged Sailor and the Old Woman
1939
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Standing in the Sun
1943
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The Lunatic at Syracuse
1930
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Landscape at Dusk
1931
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On the Beach under Purple Sky
1934
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Seaside landscape
1935
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Dawn on the Outskirts of Town (Morning)
1931
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Separated
1941
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Woman in Black
1931
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Green and Black French Landscape
1930
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Night on the Outskirts of Town
1931
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Portrait of Countess G. Z.
1931
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Model with Big Hands
1920
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French Poet and His Mother
1932
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After the Storm
1934
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On the Hillside
1931
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