Gyula Derkovits [SEP] occupation
Gyula Derkovits
Gyula Derkovits (13 April 1894, Szombathely, 18 June 1934, Budapest) was a Hungarian painter and graphic artist whose work shows elements of Expressionism, Cubism and Constructivism.
Biography.
His father was a master carpenter and, despite showing some early artistic talent, he was forced to pursue the same trade. A friend who was a sign painter gave him his first drawing lessons, against his family's wishes. Displeased with that situation, he fled from his family by volunteering to serve in World
named after him and a "Derkovits Art Scholarship" has been presented since 1955.
Further reading.
- Éva Körner, "Gyula Derkovits", 3rd ed., Corvina, 1974
- Péter Molnos, "Derkovits: szemben a világgal" (against the world), Népszabadság (People's Freedom Press), 2008
External links.
- Biographies and appreciations of Derkovitz @ Száz Szép Kép
- Exhibition @ the Hungarian National Gallery, April–July 2014