József Rippl-Rónai

Rippl-Rónai liked to design objects of applied art, which almost followed naturally from his decorative style. His largest commission came in 1897 from Tivadar Andrássy, who commissioned him to furnish the entire dining room of his palace in Buda. He had renowned collaborators in its execution, such as Miksa Róth, who made the stained-glass windows, Endre Thék, who made the furniture, and Vilmos Zsolnay, who made the dinner service. After the palace was sold, this unique ensemble of Hungarian Art Nouveau was partially reconstructed and taken to the Andrássy family’s mansion at Tiszadob. (The decoration of the plate in the picture was made by Rippl-Rónai in 1898.)

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