Ferenc Doór facts for kids

Ferenc Doór (born June 14, 1918 – died July 10, 2015) was a talented Hungarian painter and graphic artist. He was known for his love of the Danube River and the town of Szentendre, which often appeared in his beautiful artworks.

A Painter's Journey

Ferenc Doór was born in a place called Petrilla, in Transylvania, on June 14, 1918. From 1938 to 1941, he studied art at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in Budapest. His teacher was a famous artist named István Szőnyi.

After World War II, Ferenc Doór was held as a prisoner of war in Siberia for three years. When he was released in 1949, he finished his studies. He then became a teacher (an assistant professor) for Szőnyi and became an important part of the Hungarian art world. In 1957, he joined the Art Fund of the Fine Arts Association.

Ferenc Doór continued to paint with natural themes and human figures. He used rich colors and created balanced pictures. His oil paintings often showed a lot of color and light, which were key parts of his artistic style.

He once wrote about his own work: "I tried to follow my artistic ideas faithfully. I wanted to capture the beauty in everyday life. This included small joys and sorrows, and the timeless feeling of a changing landscape."

Ferenc Doór passed away in his home in Szentendre on July 10, 2015. He was 97 years old.

Exhibitions and Artworks

Ferenc Doór had many art shows in Hungary and other countries. For decades, he worked in Szentendre and other creative artist communities. These included places like Szigliget, Kecskemét, Hódmezővásárhely, and Mártély.

From the 1950s onwards, his work was shown in the Hall of Art, Budapest and other exhibition spaces across Hungary.

Solo Shows

• 1959 • Fényes Adolf Terem, Budapest
• 1965, 1971, 1983 • Derkovits Terem, Budapest
• 1974 • Zalaegerszeg
• 1979 • Nyíregyháza
• 1975, 1976 • Galleria Antelami, Bologna
• 1972 • Galerie Glaub, Cologne
• 1975, 1978 • Parma
• 1990 • Csók Gallery, Budapest
• 1993 • Művelődési Ház, Dunaföldvár

Group Shows

• Hall of Art, Budapest
• Vásárhelyi Őszi Tárlatok, Hódmezővásárhely
• Szegedi Nyári Tárlatok
• Hatvani Biennálék
• Humor and Cartoon, Gabrovo

Art in Museums

You can find Ferenc Doór's paintings in several important galleries and museums:

• Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest
• Déri Museum, Debrecen
• Sárospataki Múzeum, Sárospatak
• Gabrovo
• Plovdiv
• Sozopol

Awards and Recognition

In 2011, Ferenc Doór received a special honor called the Hungarian Gold Cross of Merit. This award recognized his important contributions to art.