Viktor Madarász (14 December 1830 – 10 January 1917) was a Hungarian painter in the Romantic style. He is best known for his historical scenes and portraits.
He was born in Csetnek, and descended from an impoverished noble family originating in Gömör és Kis-Hont County. His father, András [hu], was an iron manufacturer and craftsman. Originally, he was destined for a career in law and went to study in Pozsony.[1]
When the Hungarian Revolution began, he and his brother (also named András) left school to join the struggle. He was a participant in numerous actions, became a Second Lieutenant and was present during the surrender at Világos. After hiding out briefly, he returned home on foot and joined his family in Pécs. He continued with his legal studies, but also began taking lessons from a local artist.
He returned to Hungary in 1870, but his style was heavily criticized for being too French, and revolutionary fervor had lessened considerably.[1] In 1873, after especially harsh criticism of his work Gábor Bethlen Among the Scholars, he retired from painting and took over his father's business. He was so discouraged that many of his best works were virtually given away.[2]
In 1902, his business went bankrupt and was sold at auction. The following year, he attempted to restart his artistic career by painting portraits, but they were not up to his previous standards.[2] He died in Budapest, totally forgotten, during the First World War.
An appreciation of Madarász by Ödön Kacziány @ Művészet
January 01, 1970
viktor, madarász, december, 1830, january, 1917, hungarian, painter, romantic, style, best, known, historical, scenes, portraits, self, portrait, 1863, born, 1830, december, 1830csetnek, kingdom, hungarydied10, january, 1917, 1917, aged, budapest, kingdom, hun. Viktor Madarasz 14 December 1830 10 January 1917 was a Hungarian painter in the Romantic style He is best known for his historical scenes and portraits Viktor MadaraszSelf portrait 1863 Born 1830 12 14 14 December 1830Csetnek Kingdom of HungaryDied10 January 1917 1917 01 10 aged 86 Budapest Kingdom of HungaryResting placeKerepesi Cemetery Jozsefvaros BudapestNationalityHungarianAlma materAcademy of Fine Arts ViennaEcole des Beaux ArtsOccupationArtistSpousesAdeline Grosjean m 1871 died 1883 wbr Jolan Ziska m 1889 1917 wbr Children9ParentsAndras Madarasz father Zsuzsanna Muhlbahn mother Contents 1 Biography 2 Selected paintings 3 References 4 Further reading 5 External linksBiography editHe was born in Csetnek and descended from an impoverished noble family originating in Gomor es Kis Hont County His father Andras hu was an iron manufacturer and craftsman Originally he was destined for a career in law and went to study in Pozsony 1 When the Hungarian Revolution began he and his brother also named Andras left school to join the struggle He was a participant in numerous actions became a Second Lieutenant and was present during the surrender at Vilagos After hiding out briefly he returned home on foot and joined his family in Pecs He continued with his legal studies but also began taking lessons from a local artist In 1853 he enrolled for preparatory work at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna Two years later he entered the history painting class of Ferdinand Georg Waldmuller 2 His first historical painting Kuruc and Labanc depicting brothers fighting on opposite sides was warmly received In 1856 he went to Paris where he studied in the studios of Leon Cogniet and at the Ecole des Beaux Arts He was also influenced by the style of Paul Delaroche His painting The Mourning of Laszlo Hunyadi won a medal at the 1861 Salon 2 He returned to Hungary in 1870 but his style was heavily criticized for being too French and revolutionary fervor had lessened considerably 1 In 1873 after especially harsh criticism of his work Gabor Bethlen Among the Scholars he retired from painting and took over his father s business He was so discouraged that many of his best works were virtually given away 2 In 1902 his business went bankrupt and was sold at auction The following year he attempted to restart his artistic career by painting portraits but they were not up to his previous standards 2 He died in Budapest totally forgotten during the First World War Selected paintings edit nbsp Kuruc and Labanc nbsp The Mourning of Laszlo Hunyadi nbsp Thokoly s Dream nbsp Dozsa s PeopleReferences edit a b Brief biography with a biography of his daughter Adeline Budapest XV District Blog a b c d Brief biography Hungarian Visual Arts Further reading editKaroly Lyka Madarasz Viktor Elete Es Mvei Life and works 1923 reprint by BiblioBazaar 2011 ISBN 1 2460 0783 5External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Viktor Madarasz Works by or about Viktor Madarasz at Internet Archive An appreciation of Madarasz by Odon Kacziany Muveszet Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Viktor Madarasz amp oldid 1203743832, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
