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István Szentgyörgyi (1881, Bégaszentgyörgy - 1938, Budapest) was a Hungarian sculptor. His work exemplified neo-classicism. Fourteen of his statues are in the possession of the Hungarian National Gallery and a copy of "Tip Catting" can be found in the Museum of Modern Art in Rome.
Biography
Szentgyörgyi worked as a stone cutter in Zurich. He learnt sculpting at the School of Applied Arts alongside Karoly Antal, then was a pupil of Van der Stappen at the Brussels Academy from 1905 to 1910, where he modelled "Complaint", his first successful work of art, as well as "Snake Charmer". On his return to Hungary, he modelled a number of portraits. From 1925 onwards, he worked as a teacher at the Art School.
Bronze, 69 x 47 cm
Hungarian National Museum, Budapest
The undated medal represents the portrait of Count István Széchenyi and is a reference to Ferenc Herczeg's drama "The Bridge" (1925)
His major works include "Tip Catting" 1920, "Portrait of Ferenc Herczeg" (undated), "Lamp (sculpture)" 1923, "Áron Szilády" in Kiskunhalas 1927, "My Son with a Dog" 1927, "Memorial of the 32nd Regiment" 1933, "Portrait of István Réti", and several momorials, tombs and fountains.