Expressionism
Bathers - is a work by Karoly Patko (1895–1941). It belongs to the Expressionism movement.
Karoly Patko, Bathers -. Public domain.
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Acquire the high-resolution imageThe subjects of "Bathers -" are nude figures, stormy landscape, isolation theme, emotional depth, dramatic lighting, organic forms, symbolic imagery.
"Bathers -" by Karoly Patko is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
"Bathers -" was created by Karoly Patko. The information on this page describes Karoly Patko's original work.
"Bathers -" is a work of Expressionism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.
"Bathers -" belongs to the Mature Period of Karoly Patko's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.
"Bathers -" by Karoly Patko is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Karoly Patko died in 1941.
"Bathers -" shares with Karoly Patko's other works its Expressionism style and the recorded themes: expressionism & symbolism, distorted forms, emotion, impasto texture emphasis, isolation & turmoil, human condition", transition/change.
"Bathers -" depicts nude figures, stormy landscape, isolation theme, emotional depth, dramatic lighting, organic forms, symbolic imagery, while Karoly Patko's recorded themes are expressionism & symbolism, distorted forms, emotion, impasto texture emphasis, isolation & turmoil, human condition", transition/change. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.
1895–1941, Hungary
Karoly Patko: A Soulful Visionary of Hungarian Realism Karoly Patko (1895-1941), a pivotal figure in early 20th-century Hungarian art, remains an artist whose evocative landscapes and poignant portraits continue to resonate with viewers today. Born in Budapest, Hungary, his artistic journey was shaped by a confluence of influences – from the burgeoning realism of Károly Ferenczy to the stylistic experimentation of the era, culminating in a deeply personal and emotionally charged visual language. Patko’s work offers a compelling glimpse into rural Hungarian life, imbued with a melancholic beauty and a profound understanding of human experience. Early Life and Artistic Training Patko's formal artistic training began at the art teacher training department of the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under István Réti.
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