Gyula Benczur (1844 - 1920) was a Hungarian painter and pedagogue. He won international success with his first few paintings, winning several competitions. He assisted Karl von Piloty with the frescoes of Maximilianeum and Rathaus in Munich. He also illustrated books by the great German writer, Friedrich Schiller. He was commissioned by the Bavarian king Ludwig II to paint Rococo themes. Later he was offered numerous international teaching positions, including offers in Prague and Weimar, but accepted a position in Munich, one of his most distinguished pupils being the Swiss-born American painter Adolfo Meller-Ury. Benczur was later a favorite among the Hungarian upper-class, painting numerous portraits of kings and aristocrats. He was considered a rival in historical painting to Makart. During his lifetime, Benczur won numerous awards. His self-portrait is on display at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.  Related Paintings of Gyula Benczur :. | Portrait of Count Gyula Andrassy | Erzsebet kiralyno arckepe | Cleopatra | The Baptism of Vajk | Self portrait |
Related Artists:
Octave Penguilly - L Haridon
Paris 1811 - Paris 1870. French Painter.
Wilhelm Gentz
, 1822 - 1890
Jackals Kalila and Dimna
the period of 1465-1535