Siesta by Ödön Márffy – Artwork Facts

Siesta, in brief

Title: Siesta
Artist: Ödön Márffy (1878–1959)
Artist born in: Budapest, Hungary
Movement: Impressionism
Subject: interior scene, window view, solitary figure, domestic tranquility, quiet contemplation, watercolor painting

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Questions on Siesta, answered

What does "Siesta" by Ödön Márffy depict?

The themes present in "Siesta" by Ödön Márffy include interior scene, window view, solitary figure, domestic tranquility, quiet contemplation, watercolor painting, soft light effect. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

Can the image of "Siesta" by Ödön Márffy be freely reproduced?

The copyright answer for "Siesta" by Ödön Márffy: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who created "Siesta"?

"Siesta" is attributed to Ödön Márffy.

What art movement does "Siesta" by Ödön Márffy belong to?

The movement associated with "Siesta" by Ödön Márffy is Impressionism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

What stage of Ödön Márffy's development does "Siesta" represent?

"Siesta" belongs to the Mature Period of Ödön Márffy's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.

What explains the copyright situation of "Siesta" by Ödön Márffy?

"Siesta" by Ödön Márffy is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Ödön Márffy died in 1959.

Where does "Siesta" sit within Ödön Márffy's body of work?

"Siesta" shares with Ödön Márffy's other works its Impressionism style and the recorded themes: key hungarian painter, 'eight' movement pioneer, experimentation with form, impressionism, cubism, light & atmosphere, color theory exploration, domestic life reflection.

How does the subject of "Siesta" relate to Ödön Márffy's usual themes?

Ödön Márffy's recurring themes include key hungarian painter, 'eight' movement pioneer, experimentation with form, impressionism, cubism, light & atmosphere, color theory exploration, domestic life reflection; "Siesta" focuses on interior scene, window view, solitary figure, domestic tranquility, quiet contemplation, watercolor painting, soft light effect.

About the artist, Ödön Márffy

1878–1959, Hungary

Ödön Márffy

Early Life and Parisian Awakening Ödön Márffy, born in Budapest in 1878, emerged as a pivotal figure in the modernization of Hungarian art. His journey began with foundational training in his homeland, but it was a grant to study in Paris from 1902 that truly ignited his artistic evolution. Immersing himself in the vibrant Parisian art scene, he first studied under Jean-Paul Laurens at the Académie Julian and later refined his skills with Fernand Cormon at the École des Beaux-Arts. This period proved transformative, exposing him to the burgeoning avant-garde movements that would shape his aesthetic vision.

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