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"Self-contempt", late 19th century. Creator: Mihaly Munkacsy. "Self-contempt", late 19th century. Creator: Mihaly Munkacsy
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"Self-contempt", late 19th century. Creator: Mihaly Munkacsy. "Self-contempt", late 19th century. Creator: Mihaly Munkacsy
"Self-contempt", late 19th century
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Art Movement Bad Mood Bad Temper Cross Legged Hungarian Hungary Illness Isolation Leaning Leaning On Elbow Legs Crossed Mental Illness Michael Munkacsy Michael Von Munkacsy Mihaly De Munkacsy Mihaly Munkacsy Mihaly Von Munkacsy Realist Self Interest Unhappy Artistic Movement Contempt Isolating Metaphor National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Posture Self Esteem Stockholm National Museum
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Self-Contempt" is a powerful and evocative oil painting created by Hungarian artist Mihaly Munkacsy in the late 19th century. The full-length portrait depicts a man in a state of deep introspection, seated indoors in a dimly lit room. Dressed in the fashion of the time, he is shown leaning on an elbow, his legs crossed in front of him, and his gaze fixed on the ground. The man's posture and expression convey a sense of isolation and self-contempt, as if he is disconnected from the world around him. The muted color palette of the painting adds to the somber mood, with the man's clothing and the furniture in the background blending into the shadows. The use of realism in the painting draws the viewer in, inviting us to examine the man's face and body language more closely. The concept of self-contempt or self-loathing was a common theme in the art of the 19th century, reflecting the growing awareness of mental health issues and the complexities of human emotion. The painting is a metaphor for the inner turmoil and struggle that can afflict even the most seemingly put-together individuals, and serves as a reminder of the importance of self-compassion and self-worth. Munkacsy's "Self-Contempt" is a valuable addition to the heritage of Hungarian and European art, and can be found in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden. The painting invites us to reflect on the human condition and the complexities of the emotions that drive us, making it a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art and the human experience.
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