Ervin Baktay
Ervin Baktay (1890–1963; born Ervin Gottesmann[1]) was an author noted for popularizing Indian culture in Hungary.[2]
He had started his career as a painter[3] and he encouraged his niece Amrita Sher-Gil to pursue art.[4] Baktay gave up painting to study eastern religions and art, and became a renowned Indologist.[3]
Family
Ervin Baktay was uncle to artist Amrita Sher-Gil.
References
- ^ Baktay Ervin (1890-1963) megjelent könyvei (Terebess Ázsia E-Tár)
- ^ Indo-Hungarian Cultural & Educational Relations, Historical Perspective, Indian Embassy in Hungary
- ^ a b Amrita Shergil, sikh-heritage.co.uk
- ^ Amrita Sher-Gil - 100 People Who Shaped India
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1890 |
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1963 |
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