{"product_id":"farm-yard-with-girl-in-red-skirt-bertalan-szekely","title":"Farm-yard with Girl in Red Skirt - Bertalan Székely","description":"\u003cp\u003eA spontaneous, atmospheric study of a rural farmyard by Hungarian painter Bertalan Székely, featuring a small figure in a red skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBertalan Székely, a central figure in 19th-century Hungarian art, is primarily recognised for his historical compositions and academic rigour. This study, however, reveals a more spontaneous side to his practice. The work captures a quiet, rural moment, focusing on the interplay between the humble architecture of a farmyard and the surrounding foliage. The composition is anchored by the small figure of a girl wearing a red skirt, whose presence provides a singular point of colour against the earthy, muted tones of the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application of paint is loose and direct, suggesting this piece functioned as a preparatory sketch or a personal observation rather than a formal, finished commission. Székely employs a palette dominated by browns, ochres, and deep greens, which effectively convey the texture of the thatched roof and the dense, overgrown nature of the yard. The light is handled with a focus on tonal contrast, allowing the white-washed wall of the structure to emerge from the shadows cast by the trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Székely spent much of his career teaching at the Budapest School of Design, his private works often display a sensitivity to the Hungarian countryside. This image avoids the grandiosity of his historical canvases, opting instead for a modest, atmospheric depiction of daily life. The brushwork remains visible throughout, documenting the artist's process and his immediate response to the scene. By focusing on the quietude of the farmstead, Székely invites the viewer to observe the subtle details of rural existence. This print captures the texture of the original oil paint, preserving the tactile quality of the artist's hand. It is a piece that rewards close inspection, revealing the depth of shadow and the deliberate placement of the figure within the rustic setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/twilight-in-the-wilderness-frederic-edwin-church\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwilight in the Wilderness - Frederic Edwin Church — Frederic Edwin Church\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/master-meyrick-william-henry-meyrick-in-ruffled-infants-dress-john-hoppner\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaster Meyrick (William Henry Meyrick in ruffled infant's dress) - John Hoppner — John Hoppner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bertalan Székely","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809860227407,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809943359823,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809943392591,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58809943425359,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58809943458127,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58809943490895,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58809943523663,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58809943556431,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58809943589199,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58809943621967,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58809943654735,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58809943687503,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Farm-yard-with-Girl-in-Red-Skirt_Poster_CompositorV1_1789674132372.jpg?v=1789693793","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/farm-yard-with-girl-in-red-skirt-bertalan-szekely","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}