Károly Markó the Elder
1791–1860 · Hungarian · 18 artworks
RomanticismIdealized landscapesClassical compositionHarmonious color palettesDetailed rendering of natureUse of light to create atmosphere
artist bio
Károly Markó the Elder was a Hungarian Romantic painter known for his idealized landscapes of Italy. He blended classical and romantic elements, creating serene and harmonious scenes that evoke a sense of nostalgia and beauty.
what you'll learn
Studying Markó's work allows students to understand the Romantic movement's fascination with nature and the idealized past. Students will learn about composition, light, and the creation of atmosphere in landscape painting.
related: Caspar David Friedrich, J.M.W. Turner, Thomas Cole
18 artworks
Italian landscape with figures
1850
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A Shepherd with His Cattle in a Wooded Landscape
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The Death of Eurydike
1847
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Wine Harvest (Tarantella)
1835
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Women after Bat
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Tobias with the Angel
1843
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Landscape with Village
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Italian Landscape with Viaduct and Rainbow
1838
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Landscape Near Tivoli With Vintager Scens
1846
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Wooded landscape with bathing nymphs
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Wanderer and his Guard
1829
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A vast landscape with a family returning home
1847
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Italian Landscape with a Rainbow
1841
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Nymphs Resting
1832
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Landscape with Oxcart
1851
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The Calling of the Apostles
1852
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Diana at the Hunt
1833
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