Bertalan Székely
Hungarian painter and academic
Born
May 8th, 1835
190 years ago
Died
August 21st, 1910
115 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Hungary
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Born in 1835, this Hungarian painter and academic contributed significantly to the art world through a distinctive style combining realism and romanticism. Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and established a prominent career as a painter. Focused on historical and religious subjects, receiving acclaim for works that depicted moments of Hungarian history. Participated in the 1867 Paris Exposition, further gaining recognition. Later became a professor at the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts, mentoring future generations of artists and influencing the development of Hungarian arts.
Contributed to the 1867 Paris Exposition
Served as a professor at the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts
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