Benczúr Gyula Bust in Szeged, Hungary

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Gyula Benczur was a Hungarian painter and educator born in 1844 who died in 1920. His early paintings gained international recognition, earning him several top prizes in competitions. He collaborated with Karl von Piloty on the frescoes at Maximilianeum and Rathaus in Munich. Additionally, he illustrated books written by Friedrich Schiller, a renowned German author. The Bavarian king, Ludwig II, commissioned Benczur to paint Rococo themes. Later, he was offered prestigious teaching positions abroad, including opportunities in Prague and Weimar, but chose a position in Munich instead. One of his most notable pupils was Adolfo Müller-Ury, a Swiss-born American painter. Benczur became a favorite among Hungary's upper-class, creating numerous portraits of kings and nobles. He was considered a rival to Hans Makart in the field of historical painting. Throughout his life, Benczur received numerous awards for his work. His self-portrait can be found at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital library of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe available for free access to the public. Scan The World is an open-source community project, and anyone with interesting items they'd like to contribute can email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how to help. Scanned using photogrammetry (Processed with Agisoft PhotoScan)