Student Artwork Guide — Counts And Castles

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Aurél Bernáth, Counts And Castles. Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist: Aurél Bernáth topimpressionists.com/en/artists/aurel-bernath/
Artist’s dates: 1895 – 1982

Copyright This work is still under copyright. Aurél Bernáth died in 1982; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it remains in force until 2052. The image is shown here for classroom reference; rights remain with the rights holder.

Counts And Castles — Aurél Bernáth

When might this have been painted?

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Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 87 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of Aurél Bernáth (1895–1982) every dated painting, decade by decade

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

Violinist topimpressionists.com/en/art/aurel-bernath-violinist-9DGBZC-en/
The Port Of Genoa topimpressionists.com/en/art/aurel-bernath-the-port-of-genoa-9DGBYY-en/
Lake Starnberg topimpressionists.com/en/art/aurel-bernath-lake-starnberg-9DGBXD-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Gray #62625c

Catalogued palette

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These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

Main colour name: Gray
Intensity: Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Statement How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
Harmony: Balanced Harmony How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
Brightness: Balanced How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
Saturation: Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

Where in the world is this painting looked at?

under 1%
1–3%
3–8%
8–20%
20% and over

This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Aurél Bernáth over the last twelve months — 1 countries in all. Where these figures come from

The ten leading countries

1 China 100.0%500 visits

Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

The 8 most looked-at works by Aurél Bernáth

1 Road At The Lakeside 14.3%100 visits
2 Riviera 14.3%100 visits
3 The Charles Bridge In Prague 14.3%100 visits
4 Alice And Marili On The Balcony 14.3%100 visits
5 The Port Of Genoa 14.3%100 visits
6 Morning 14.3%100 visits
7 Cathedrals And Houses 14.3%100 visits
— Counts And Castles this painting 0.0%0 visits

Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 22 works by this artist, of which 7 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

Artist

Aurél Bernáth

Born in Makó, Hungary

Aurél Bernáth: Life and Legacy

Early Life and Education

Aurél Bernáth (born Makó, Hungary in 1895 – died 1982) was a prominent Hungarian painter and art theorist. He received his foundational artistic training at Nagybánya, studying under the guidance of István Réti and János Thorma. This early exposure to the Nagybánya school of plein-air painting would significantly shape his approach to landscape and color.

Wartime Experiences and Early Influences

Bernáth’s life was marked by the upheaval of the First World War, in which he served as a soldier. Following the war, in 1921, he relocated to Vienna, Austria. It was during this period that his artistic style began to be heavily influenced by the burgeoning German Expressionist movement.

Berlin and the Sturm Gallery

A pivotal moment in Bernáth’s career came with an invitation from Herwarth Walden to exhibit his work at the renowned Sturm Gallery in Berlin between 1922 and 1924. This exposure placed him amongst some of the most avant-garde artists of the time, solidifying his commitment to Expressionist principles.

Return to Hungary and the Gresham Circle

In 1926, Bernáth returned to Hungary and became a leading figure in the Képzőművészek új társasága (New Society of Artists), commonly known as KUT. He was particularly associated with the Gresham Circle during the 1930s, a group of artists who challenged traditional artistic norms and explored new forms of expression.

Teaching Career and Art Theory

Bernáth dedicated much of his life to education, teaching at the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts from 1945 to 1974. He also contributed significantly to art discourse as an editor for the journal Hungarian Art from 1948 to 1949. After 1947, his writings on art theory gained considerable popularity and influence within Hungarian artistic circles.

Artistic Style and Themes

Expressionist Landscapes: Bernáth is celebrated for his evocative landscapes, often characterized by bold colors, textured brushstrokes, and a sense of emotional intensity.

Portraits: He also created compelling portraits that captured the psychological depth of his subjects.

Social Commentary: Many of his works subtly addressed social themes and the realities of life in Hungary during the 20th century.

Legacy and Historical Significance

Aurél Bernáth’s work represents a crucial link between Hungarian art and the broader European Expressionist movement. His contributions as both an artist and a theorist helped to shape the development of modern art in Hungary. He is referenced in several key art encyclopedias, including the Benezit Dictionary of Artists and the Vollmer Encyclopedia.

Where to read more

The artist Aurél Bernáth topimpressionists.com/en/artists/aurel-bernath/
Similar works More works to compare topimpressionists.com/en/art/similar/aurel-bernath-counts-and-castles-9DGBWZ-en/

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Cite this artwork

MLA: Bernáth, Aurél. Counts And Castles. n.d., https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/aurel-bernath-counts-and-castles-9DGBWZ-en/
APA: Bernáth, Aurél (n.d.). Counts And Castles [Painting]. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/aurel-bernath-counts-and-castles-9DGBWZ-en/
Chicago: Aurél Bernáth. Counts And Castles. n.d. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/aurel-bernath-counts-and-castles-9DGBWZ-en/
Harvard: Bernáth, Aurél (n.d.) Counts And Castles. Available at: https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/aurel-bernath-counts-and-castles-9DGBWZ-en/

Counts And Castles — Aurél Bernáth

Look closely

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What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at Violinist, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

Your response

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Questions & Answers

How do the colors of "Counts And Castles" relate to each other?

The colors of "Counts And Castles" by Aurél Bernáth show a balanced harmony harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

What color leads the composition of "Counts And Castles" by Aurél Bernáth?

The dominant color of "Counts And Castles" by Aurél Bernáth is gray (#62625c).

Can I order an oil reproduction of "Counts And Castles"?

You can order a hand-painted reproduction of "Counts And Castles" by Aurél Bernáth directly on its Hand-Painted Reproduction page: a hand-painted oil reproduction on linen canvas, made to order.