István Ferenczy facts for kids

Relief of István Ferenczy on the corner of Magyar utca/ Ferenczy István utca in Budapest, District V.

István Ferenczy (born February 24, 1792 – died July 4, 1856) was an important Hungarian sculptor. He is remembered for his efforts to create a unique Hungarian art style. His sculptures helped shape the art scene in Hungary during the early 1800s.

The Allegory of Science by István Ferenczy, Hungarian National Gallery in Buda Castle, 1842-1843

A Dream for Hungarian Art

István Ferenczy had a big dream. He wanted to start a special school for sculpture in Hungary. His main goal was to help create and promote a unique national art style for his country.

Even though he tried very hard, he was not able to set up a successful sculpture school. However, his work was very important. Many of his sculptures are now kept in the Hungarian National Gallery. They stand as a symbol of Hungarian art from the first half of the 1800s.

Ferenczy passed away in 1856 in Rimaszombat.

Famous Sculptures

Ferenczy created many beautiful sculptures during his career. Here are some of his well-known works:

István Ferenczy, The Beginning of Art (Little Shepherdess), 1820-1822

István Ferenczy, Bust of the Medici Venus, after 1822

István Ferenczy, Portrait of Countess Viczay, 1824

István Ferenczy, Self-portrait, 1830