Painter and graphic artist, Nagy Oszkár studied between 1913 and 1915 at the Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest. He served as a soldier in World War I and then as a prisoner of war in Italy from 1917. In 1919, he returned home to Arad. He worked with Adolf Fényes at the Szolnok Artists’ Colony (Hungary), and later at the Kecskemét Artists’ Colony (Hungary) with Béla Iványi Grünwald. In 1920, he briefly visited Baia Mare, returning to Italy later that year for further studies. From 1922, he spent most of his time in Baia Sprie, where he created art for over forty years. Starting in 1922, he exhibited his works at solo exhibitions in Satu Mare, Oradea, Arad, or Timișoara. A landscape artist in the majority of his creations, Nagy Oszkár proved to be versatile, as the multitude of themes represented one of the main characteristics of Baia Mare’s painting.
“Mill Street” is immortalized by painter Nagy Oszkár flooded with light, which forms the chiaroscuro contrast with a cold chromatic dominance – between ultramarine, Prussian blue, and turquoise green. Through warm colors and subtle details, the artwork conveys a peaceful and familiar atmosphere, typical of a provincial street. The painting illustrates the traditional architecture and distinctive features of the street, bringing them to the forefront with great attention to detail. Each window, door, or decorative element is depicted with precision, contributing to the realism and authenticity of the scene.
