Bertalan Székely

Hungarian painter and academic

Bertalan Székely - Hungarian painter and academic
Born

May 8th, 1835
190 years ago

Died

August 21st, 1910
114 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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