Miklós Barabás

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Miklós Barabás 1841

Miklós Barabás , also Nikolaus von Barabás (born February 10, 1810 in Márkusfalva, today Mărcușa , Romania ; † February 12, 1898 in Budapest ) was a Hungarian painter who is best known for his portraits and his genre representations of Hungarian country life. During his lifetime he was one of the most valued painters in his country. His realistic paintings could be found in many wealthy households.

Life

Barabás began his art studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna in 1829 and 1830. After he returned to Cluj in 1830 , he learned the art of lithography from Gábor Barra. From 1831 Barabás spent two years in Bucharest , where he also became a portrait painter. From 1834 to 1835 he was on a study trip to Italy. After this long break he continued his studies in Budapest from 1836 to 1838. From 1840 he finally settled in Budapest and stayed there until his death.

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Artistically, Barabás remained influenced by the Viennese taste in art during his studies. His portraits are often small-format and influenced by the Biedermeier style. It is artistically significant for two main reasons. His work in Budapest shaped the art scene of the time, and his paintings capture the history and culture of his country. One of his most important portraits is that of Franz Liszt ; The large-format picture “The laying of the foundation stone”, in which Barabás recorded the ceremony with which the construction of the Budapest Chain Bridge began in 1842, also gives an insight into social life . He also produced lithographs throughout his life , some of which had a high artificial value.

Works (selection)

A large number of his paintings are in the Szépművészeti Múzeum in Budapest . There hang among other things

  • Self-portrait , oil on canvas, 1841
  • Departure of a Romanian Family , oil on canvas, 1843
  • Pigeon Mail , oil on canvas, 1843
  • Franz Liszt , oil on canvas, 1847
  • Arrival of the Bride , oil on canvas, 1856
  • Mrs. Sándorné Nikolics , oil on canvas, 1858

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SURNAME Barabás, Miklós
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Barabás, Nicholas of
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Hungarian painter
DATE OF BIRTH February 10, 1810
PLACE OF BIRTH Márkusfalva, today Mărcușa , Romania
DATE OF DEATH February 12, 1898
Place of death Budapest