Lot 201 , Baron László Mednyánszky, Hungarian (1852-1919), Two First World War drawings
Baron László Mednyánszky (Hungarian, (1852-1919))
Two First World War drawings,
each depicting figures and horses,
the larger signed lower right,
the smaller with inscriptions and the artist's estate stamp verso,
pencil and wash,
21cm x 30cm and 16cm x 16cm
(2)
Provenance: The György Gordon (1924-2005) collection of Austro-Hungarian Art
£300-500
Hungarian painter-philosopher Baron László Mednyánszky or Ladislaus Josephus Balthasar Eustachius Mednyánszky, is one of the most enigmatic figures in the history of Hungarian art. Despite an aristocratic background, he spent most of his life moving around Europe working as an artist. Mednyánszky spent considerable periods in seclusion but mingled with people across society – in the aristocracy, art world, peasantry and army – many of whom became the subjects of his paintings. His most important works depict scenes of nature and poor, working people, particularly from his home region in Kingdom of Hungary. He is also known as a painter of folklore of Upper Hungary.
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Sold for £650