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Elek, Artúr
1876
1944
Elek, Artur
Petrovics, Elek
1873
1945
Petrovics, Alexis
Bálint, Jenő
1889
1945
Balint, Jeno
Nagy Balogh János élete és művészete (1874-1919)
Egy ismeretlenül élt festő emlékkönyve
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
"Nagy Balogh János élete és művészete (1874-1919)" by Artúr Elek is a biography written in the early 20th century, focusing on the life and work of the largely unrecognized Hungarian painter János Nagy Balogh. The book presents a detailed account of the artist's humble beginnings, struggles with poverty, and his undying dedication to his craft, despite facing numerous challenges throughout his life. It reflects on his artistic philosophy and provides insight into the themes and subjects that dominated his work. The narrative chronicles Nagy Balogh's journey from his impoverished childhood in Budapest, through his training in Munich, to his quiet existence as an artist in Kispest. Despite his talent and the emotional depth of his paintings, he remained largely unknown during his lifetime, creating works that expressed the dignity of laborers and the beauty of everyday life. The book reveals Nagy Balogh's profound connection to his subjects, particularly through his self-portraits and depictions of workers, which resonate with authenticity and longing. As the war intervened in his life, he continued to create art, even while wounded, until his untimely death. The biography serves as both a tribute and a means to bring broader recognition to a gifted artist whose work encapsulated the struggle and resilience of the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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