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The first chapter of Mihály von Munkácsy's life opened in the rolling expanses of eastern Hungary on February 20, 1844. Born Michael Leo Lieb, he eventually went down in the annals of art history as Mihály von Munkácsy, a master of realism and fresco. Munkácsy's life was a fascinating journey in which each challenge shaped his style and contributed to his worldwide recognition in the 19th century.
Munkácsy's early years were marked by poverty and injustice. His father's political entanglements during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848/1849 led to family stresses that influenced his artistic output. However, despite these difficulties, Munkácsy remained tireless in his quest to hone his skills and pursue his passion for painting. The support and guidance of the painter Elek Szamossy, whom he met in 1861, ignited his talent and led him to the stage of the prestigious art academies in Budapest and Vienna. Inspired by the works of Gustave Courbet, which he admired at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1867, his path led Munkácsy to the Düsseldorf art scene. Here his artistic path crossed that of Carl d'Unker, whose genre painting made a lasting impression on Munkácsy. Study with Ludwig Knaus and Benjamin Vautier furthered his skills, and his breakthrough work, The Last Day of a Convict, was exhibited at the Salon de Paris in 1870. This award marked his artistic breakthrough and paved the way for his acceptance into the Künstlerverein Malkasten.
In the second half of his career, Munkácsy was based in Paris, an artistic melting pot that significantly influenced his work. His success in the French capital helped him achieve European-wide recognition and honored his mastery of diverse styles and genres. Equally notable were his induction into the Hungarian nobility and appointment as an officer of the Legion of Honor. Yet despite his impressive successes, Munkácsy struggled with self-doubt and depression, which overshadowed his artistic career.
Munkácsy's work remains a captivating expression of realism and fresco, impressing with his skillful brushwork and vibrant colors. His paintings, whether small-scale landscapes in the style of the Barbizon school, pathetic history paintings, still lifes, or portraits, are all testaments to his remarkable abilities. Many of his works now adorn the walls of the Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest, the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, and other major museums in Europe and the United States. In addition, visitors to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna can admire Munkácsy's virtuoso skills in the ceiling painting in the staircase.
His overall creativity, tireless dedication and deep understanding of art have made Munkácsy's work an indispensable part of collections around the world. The quality and intensity of his artwork make each art print a remarkable experience that fully reflects the cultural and artistic significance of the original work. Munkácsy finally died on May 1, 1900 in Endenich near Bonn, but his artistic traces are still unmistakable today. Munkácsy's legacy lives on in his works and continues to inspire anew. Posterity honors his life's work by awarding the Mihály von Munkácsy Prize, an award that annually recognizes outstanding contributions to Hungarian art.
It is our company's mission to make the incomparable art of masters like Mihály von Munkácsy more accessible through high-quality art prints. Every art print we produce is a tribute to the artist, his legacy, and the unwavering fascination his work continues to inspire today. We are proud to be part of Munkácsy's journey by reproducing his unforgettable artwork, always maintaining the highest quality standards. Because we are convinced that every facet of Munkácsy's art deserves to be admired in all its glory.
The first chapter of Mihály von Munkácsy's life opened in the rolling expanses of eastern Hungary on February 20, 1844. Born Michael Leo Lieb, he eventually went down in the annals of art history as Mihály von Munkácsy, a master of realism and fresco. Munkácsy's life was a fascinating journey in which each challenge shaped his style and contributed to his worldwide recognition in the 19th century.
Munkácsy's early years were marked by poverty and injustice. His father's political entanglements during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848/1849 led to family stresses that influenced his artistic output. However, despite these difficulties, Munkácsy remained tireless in his quest to hone his skills and pursue his passion for painting. The support and guidance of the painter Elek Szamossy, whom he met in 1861, ignited his talent and led him to the stage of the prestigious art academies in Budapest and Vienna. Inspired by the works of Gustave Courbet, which he admired at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1867, his path led Munkácsy to the Düsseldorf art scene. Here his artistic path crossed that of Carl d'Unker, whose genre painting made a lasting impression on Munkácsy. Study with Ludwig Knaus and Benjamin Vautier furthered his skills, and his breakthrough work, The Last Day of a Convict, was exhibited at the Salon de Paris in 1870. This award marked his artistic breakthrough and paved the way for his acceptance into the Künstlerverein Malkasten.
In the second half of his career, Munkácsy was based in Paris, an artistic melting pot that significantly influenced his work. His success in the French capital helped him achieve European-wide recognition and honored his mastery of diverse styles and genres. Equally notable were his induction into the Hungarian nobility and appointment as an officer of the Legion of Honor. Yet despite his impressive successes, Munkácsy struggled with self-doubt and depression, which overshadowed his artistic career.
Munkácsy's work remains a captivating expression of realism and fresco, impressing with his skillful brushwork and vibrant colors. His paintings, whether small-scale landscapes in the style of the Barbizon school, pathetic history paintings, still lifes, or portraits, are all testaments to his remarkable abilities. Many of his works now adorn the walls of the Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest, the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, and other major museums in Europe and the United States. In addition, visitors to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna can admire Munkácsy's virtuoso skills in the ceiling painting in the staircase.
His overall creativity, tireless dedication and deep understanding of art have made Munkácsy's work an indispensable part of collections around the world. The quality and intensity of his artwork make each art print a remarkable experience that fully reflects the cultural and artistic significance of the original work. Munkácsy finally died on May 1, 1900 in Endenich near Bonn, but his artistic traces are still unmistakable today. Munkácsy's legacy lives on in his works and continues to inspire anew. Posterity honors his life's work by awarding the Mihály von Munkácsy Prize, an award that annually recognizes outstanding contributions to Hungarian art.
It is our company's mission to make the incomparable art of masters like Mihály von Munkácsy more accessible through high-quality art prints. Every art print we produce is a tribute to the artist, his legacy, and the unwavering fascination his work continues to inspire today. We are proud to be part of Munkácsy's journey by reproducing his unforgettable artwork, always maintaining the highest quality standards. Because we are convinced that every facet of Munkácsy's art deserves to be admired in all its glory.
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 1886 - (MeisterDrucke-52755).jpg "Portrait of Franz Liszt (1811-86) 1886 by Mihály Munkácsy")
.jpg "Strike, 1895 by Mihály Munkácsy")
 - (MeisterDrucke-98744).jpg "Apotheosis of the Renaissance, study for the decoration of the staircase in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna (see also 70759) by Mihály Munkácsy")
.jpg "Evening Landscape with a Herd of Cattle near Jouy-en-Josas, 1881 by Mihály Munkácsy")
.jpg "Yawning Apprentice, 1868-1869 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Christ on the Cross, 1884 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "The music room by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Christ before Pilate, 1881 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Mozart directing his Requiem on his deathbed by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "In the Barbizon Woods in 1875 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Strike, 1895 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Great Flower Still Life, 1881 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Dusty Road II by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Jesus before Pilat by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Christ Before Pilate by Mihály Munkácsy")
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 - (MeisterDrucke-57498).jpg "Christ Before Pilate, 1880 (study of 47889) by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Golgotha by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "The Twig Gatherer by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Mozart directing his Requiem on his deathbed by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Photographic Study for the painting The Last Day of a Condemned Man, c.1869 by Mihály Munkácsy")
.jpg "Visit to a New Mother, 1879 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Parisian interior by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "John Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughters by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Tramp at Night; A Night Wanderer, by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Young Woman sitting on a Sofa by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "The Music Room, 1878. by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Woman at the Churn, c1864-1900 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "The Last Day of a Condemned Man in Hungary by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Self-Portrait. by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Christ before Pilate by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Gypsy Camp by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "The Engagement of the Maidservant, c1864-1900 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Composing a Bouquet")
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.jpg "Milton seated in an armchair dictating to one of his daughters his paradise lost. In the r.o.h Munkacsy in 1878. In the margin: Ch. Courty d")
.jpg "The Story of a Battle, c.1875 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "The Condemned Cell, c1864-1900 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Part of Plafond by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Female Portrait by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Alley in Düsseldorf by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Untitled, c1864-1900 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Visiting the New Baby, 19th century by Mihály Munkácsy")
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_by_Munkacsy_Mihaly_(1844-1900)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1011082).jpg "Portrait of Franz Liszt (1811-1886) by Munkacsy, Mihaly (1844-1900) by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Franz Liszt, 1886 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Interior Salon by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "The Village Blacksmith by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Portrait of Franz Liszt 1811-1886, 1886 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Strike by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Mrs. Munkacsy, c1864-1900 by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Portrait of Franz Liszt 1811-1886, 1880s. by Mihály Munkácsy")
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.jpg "Condemned Cell I by Mihály Munkácsy")
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_Une_femme_de_la_bourgeoisie_(hon_-_(MeisterDrucke-1320840).jpg "\"Composing a Bouquet\" (Composing a Bouquet) A middle-class woman (Hungarian?) preparing a bouquet of flowers, her daughter looks on. Painting by Mihaly Munkacsy (1844-1900) 1880 approx. Pushkin Museum, Moscow by Mihály Munkácsy")
.jpg "Milton dictating Paradise Lost, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub. c.1910 (sepia photo) by Mihály Munkácsy")
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