Gyula Benczúr

1844–1920 · Realism & Academic

Biography

Gyula Benczúr (1844–1920) was a leading Hungarian academic painter, trained in Munich. He is known for his grand historical scenes and portraits, and directed the Budapest master school of painting.

Paintings in this gallery (1)

The Recapture of Buda Castle in 1686

Gyula Benczúr · 1896

Famous works elsewhere

László Hunyadi's Farewell 1866
Narcissus 1881
Project for a Room for King Ludwig II (1854–1886) of Bavaria 1892
Portrait of the artist sister
Self-portrait 1917