Miklos Barabas
1810–1898 · Hungarian · 29 artworks
RomanticismDetailed portraitureRomantic landscapesUse of light and shadowRealistic depiction of texturesEmphasis on emotional expression
artist bio
Miklós Barabás was a Hungarian Romantic painter known primarily for his portraiture, capturing the likenesses of many prominent figures of his time. He played a significant role in the development of Hungarian art, blending Romantic ideals with a focus on realism and detail.
what you'll learn
Studying Barabás's work allows students to understand the conventions of Romantic portraiture and landscape painting, with a focus on capturing individual likeness and dramatic natural scenes. Students can learn about composition, color theory, and the use of light to create mood and atmosphere.
related: Eugene Delacroix, Caspar David Friedrich
29 artworks
Self-Portrait
1841
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Portrait of János Matta
1860
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Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I
1853
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Pigeon-post
1848
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Portrait of Poet Mihály Vörösmarty
1836
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Portrait of Savka Obrenovic
1845
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The Artist's Wife
1844
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Count István Széchenyi
1848
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Portrait of William Tierney Clark
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The Blue Grotto
1835
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József Katona, Hungarian writer
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Portrait of Ms. Konkoly
1837
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In the Atelier (Róza Teleki)
1838
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Quay of the Danube with Greek Church in 1843
1843
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Portrait of József Teleki
1836
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The Eruption of the Vesuv
1835
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Venice at Dusk
1834
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Portrait of Emil Desseweffy
1866
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Flirtation
1841
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Lago Maggiore
1834
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Portrait of János László Pyrker, Bishop of Eger
1842
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Portrait of a Woman
1831
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The Arrival of the Daughter-in-law
1856
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Laying the Foundation-stone of the Chain Bridge
1842
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Portrait of Franz Liszt
1847
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Woman in Striped Dress
1844
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The Family Dégenfeld
1854
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Portrait of Mrs. István Bittó
1874
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Vesuvius Seen from the Island of Capri
1835
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