Antal Berkes, Impressionistic Street Scene With Figures Portrait Craquelure in areas but the

Craquelure in areas but the paint layer is stable

he became acquainted with the French Barbizon painters who were the first to truly embrace painting en plein air

It’s possible that this gentleman is from that region and perhaps this was a study to prepare for a group scene

Christiansen studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and also at the Artists' Study School under the gifted PS Krøyer (1851-1909) and Laurits Tuxen (1853-1927)

Antal Berkes, Impressionistic Street Scene With Figures Portrait Craquelure in areas but theA fine early 20th century impressionistic street scene by Hungarian painter, Antal Berkes (1874 1938). Dozens of men and women, dressed in their fineries, are scuttling along the street perhaps shopping or on their way home. While several horse drawn carriages are rattling their way through the centre of the composition. Its a painting that evokes the sights and sounds of a bustling city. Berkes was born in Budapest and later lived in Paris, where he