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Discover the rich history and vibrant art scene of the Colony of Artists in Szolnok. Established in 1902, this unique art association provided studios and living spaces for renowned painters. Explore the works of August von Pettenkofen, Lajos Deák Ébner, Adolf Fényes, Vilmos Abanovák, Ferenc Chiovini, Sándor Baranyó, and Magdolna Fazekas, and experience the beauty and creativity that flourished in this artistic community. Immerse yourself in the colorful world of Hungarian art and culture.
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colony of artistsinszolnok MADE BY: CSENGE MÉSZÁROS AND BEATRIX SOÓS
history • August von Pettenkofenreturnedwithfamouspainters • In 1870’s otherfamouspaintersvisitedthetown Theyneeded a placetolive and create-foundedthecolony • An Art AssociationwasformedbyHungarianArtists Main tasks: -tobuildstudioswithflats -tocontrolthecolony life • Opening: 29th June 1902
operation • Constantmembers + visitorsfrom Hungary and abroad • Insummer art camps • Practiceplaceforstudents of Hungarian Art College
August von pettenkofen (1822-1889) • LearnedatVienna Art Academy, a member of itin 1866 • Took part inHungarian IndependenceWar of 1848-49 • Picturesaboutthe life, people and surroundings of Szolnok
Lajos deák ébner (1850-1934) • LearnedinMunich • Founder and constantartistfrom 1874 • Realist • Genuinerepresentative of peasant life • Leader of Budapest Women PaintersSchoolbetween 1887-1922
Adolf fényes (1867-1945) • Studiedfamous art schoolsinWeimar and Paris • Founder and leader of ColonyofArtists • Characteristics of hispaintings: lightcolours and simplecomposition
Vilmos abanovák (1894-1941) • Paintings ,frescos and graphics • Learned and workedat Budapest Art College • WorkedatColony of Artistsin Szolnok • Characteristics: virtuoso tempera paintings brightcolours dinamiccomposition caricaturedelements • Main topics: village fair and circus rural life ontheHungarianplain
Ferenc chiovini (1899-1981) • BorninItaly • Finished Verseghy Ferenc SecondarySchoolin Szolnok • Sketches of soldiers’ everyday life • Workedonrestauration of theColonyafterthe World War II • Used tempera withoutundercoat • Made impressionsonchipboard • Cleanstyle
Sándor baranyó (1920-2001) • LearnedatHungarian Art College • Member of Colonybetween 1947-1951 and from 1957 todeath • Inthe 1960’s taughtHistory of Art and ledDrama Club at Varga Katalin SecondarySchoolin Szolnok • Livedin a studiowithhiswife • There is a verybigpaintinginhis house
Magdolna fazekas (1933) • LearntatHungarian Art College • Married Sándor Baranyó • Theyfounded a newColonyin Mezőtúr • Paintedportraits • Impressionistatmosphere