Miklós Ligeti

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Miklós Ligeti(1871 Pest - 1944 Budapest) was a Hungarian sculptor and artist. His sculptural style integrated elements of impressionism and realism.

[edit] Early life

First a pupil of Alajos Stróbl in Budapest, later Ligeti learnt in Vienna.

[edit] Artisitc career

He produced mainly memorials and portraits. His major works include the statues of Anonymus (1903) erected in Budapest, Fountain of Peace, Mrs. Déry and the Cavallery Artilleryman Memorial (1937). The latter two statues were damaged to such an extent in World War II that they had to be removed. Of his decorative works the best known are the ones for the Parliament and the Adria Palace.

Ligeti was the President of the Hungarian Society of Applied Arts. His ceramics were popular, too. He was one of the most renowned representatives of impressionist sculpture in Hungary.