The Dissatisfied Painter (Crisis in the Life of a Painter) (1852). József Borsos (Hungarian, 1821-18
The Dissatisfied Painter (Crisis in the Life of a Painter) (1852). József Borsos (Hungarian, 1821-1883). Oil on wood. Magyar Nemzeti Galéria.The young artist is dissatisfied even though all accoutrements necessary for his profession are present and he has a beautiful woman providing support. Perhaps his inspiration for painting was disturbed by the debate of critics who could not not agree if painting should portray reality or the idea of beauty. Or maybe he was unable to meet his own high standards. -- source link
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