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István Szőnyi

Hungarian painter (1894-1960) · Hungary · On the map · Artists · Died at 66

István Szőnyi (1894-1960) was a Hungarian painter and printmaker noted for works such as The Bend of the Danube and Zebegény. He and his family rescued Jews during the Holocaust. Hence they were declared Righteous Among the Nations on October 2, 1984.

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Righteous Among the Nations1984
Kossuth Prize1949

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István Szőnyi was one of the most gifted members of the Nagybánya group.

Country
Hungary
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1894 to 1960 · aged 66