Family Portrait facts for kids
Family Portrait (or Družinski portret in Slovenian) is a famous painting by the artist France Kralj. He lived from 1895 to 1960. Kralj painted this picture in 1926.
The painting is quite large. It measures about 45 inches by 51 inches (115.5 cm by 130.3 cm). Kralj used oil on canvas to create it. You can see this artwork at the Museum of Modern Art in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The painting shows Kralj himself, his wife, and their child. They are leaving his art studio after a day of work. This artwork is a good example of the New Objectivity art style in Slovenia.
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What Makes This Painting Special?
There are two main reasons why Family Portrait is special.
A Glimpse into the Artist's Life
First, this painting shows the artist's own family. France Kralj usually did not paint about his personal life. So, this painting gives us a rare look into his world.
The painting does not show strong feelings or emotions. This is typical for the New Objectivity art style. Artists in this style focused on showing real people and objects. They painted them exactly as they were, without adding hidden meanings or symbols.
The Sculpture in the Painting
Second, the painting includes a sculpture. You can see it in the front part of the picture, closest to you. This sculpture is a finished artwork. It is a sculpture of Kralj's wife and child.
France Kralj's Artistic Journey
France Kralj had an interesting journey as an artist.
Early Studies and War
In 1913, Kralj went to Vienna to study how to make sculptures. But he had to stop his studies in 1915 because of World War I. After the war, in 1919, he went to Prague to study art for two years.
From Expressionism to New Reality
From 1920 to 1923, Kralj was a key figure in the Slovenian expressionism art movement. Expressionism focused on showing deep thoughts and feelings.
Later, Kralj moved away from Expressionism. He then became important in the Slovenian "new reality" movement. This art style focused on showing scenes from everyday life.
See also
In Spanish: Retrato de familia para niños
