"Picnic in May" by Pal Szinyei Merse - this is one of the best known and most important work of Hungarian paintings. It conveys warmth and happiness. Believe it or not, the artist received lots of criticism for this painting because some critics considered it modern and "dreadfully prosaic". It lacked poetic beauty. The painting was displayed in an obscure place at the World Exposition in Vienna in 1873. The artist was so upset that he withdrew his work from the Exposition.
"Picnic in May" by Pal Szinyei Merse - this is one of the best known and most important work of Hungarian paintings. It conveys warmth and happiness. Believe it or not, the artist received lots of criticism for this painting because some critics considered it modern and "dreadfully prosaic". It lacked poetic beauty. The painting was displayed in an obscure place at the World Exposition in Vienna in 1873. The artist was so upset that he withdrew his work from the Exposition.
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"Lovers", 1870 The haystacks remind me of Romania!
"Lovers", 1870 The haystacks remind me of Romania!
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This tryptych, titled Beauty, Wealth and Intellect, is by Laszlo Toth. The beautiful woman on the left is a prostitute; the young scientist on the right is an anarchist making explosives; and the central image capture the temptation of innocent youth. Up until this time, tryptych's were used for religious art. So this is unusual for a tryptych to convey the social ills of the time.
This tryptych, titled Beauty, Wealth and Intellect, is by Laszlo Toth. The beautiful woman on the left is a prostitute; the young scientist on the right is an anarchist making explosives; and the central image capture the temptation of innocent youth. Up until this time, tryptych's were used for religious art. So this is unusual for a tryptych to convey the social ills of the time.
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Hungarian National Gallery in Buda Castle - this is an outstanding art museum
Hungarian National Gallery in Buda Castle - this is an outstanding art museum
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Karen and Ed overlooking the Danube River
Karen and Ed overlooking the Danube River
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Another view of the Danube and the Parliament Building from the Buda Hill.
Another view of the Danube and the Parliament Building from the Buda Hill.
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Hungarian National Gallery
Hungarian National Gallery
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Parliament Building taken from Buda Castle Hill
Parliament Building taken from Buda Castle Hill
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Danube River and Szechenyi Chain Bridge from Buda Castle Hill.
Danube River and Szechenyi Chain Bridge from Buda Castle Hill.
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The funicular to Buda Castle
The funicular to Buda Castle
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And we shared this mouth-watering dessert - chestnut cream with cherry sauce!
And we shared this mouth-watering dessert - chestnut cream with cherry sauce!
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Ed's leg of deer with dumplings
Ed's leg of deer with dumplings
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Our delicious fresh salad
Our delicious fresh salad
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My rack of lamb
My rack of lamb
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Lovely dining room
Lovely dining room
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Pretty screen in the restaurant
Pretty screen in the restaurant
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This is a lovely restaurant where we had a delicious dinner, one of the best on our trip!
This is a lovely restaurant where we had a delicious dinner, one of the best on our trip!
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Interior of Kacsa Etterem on the Buda side
Interior of Kacsa Etterem on the Buda side
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We purchased Hungarian Paprika here.
We purchased Hungarian Paprika here.
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Central Market
Central Market
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Another view of the Central Market
Another view of the Central Market
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Enjoying our beer!
Enjoying our beer!
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Ed ordered a meat stew
Ed ordered a meat stew
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My lunch - I forgot exactly what I ordered but I think it's a vegetarian dish
My lunch - I forgot exactly what I ordered but I think it's a vegetarian dish
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Classic late Gothic hall church with intricate stone-ribbed vaulting
Classic late Gothic hall church with intricate stone-ribbed vaulting
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Costumes
Costumes
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Sighet Prison - Memorial Museum of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance. Photos of some of the prisoners.
Sighet Prison - Memorial Museum of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance. Photos of some of the prisoners.
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Moldovita Monastery - our favorite - but all of them are beautiful. All of the monasteries are well defended. They are surrounded by high walls.
Moldovita Monastery - our favorite - but all of them are beautiful. All of the monasteries are well defended. They are surrounded by high walls.
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Voronet Monastery - the most visited of the painted monasteries
Voronet Monastery - the most visited of the painted monasteries
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The very pretty main pedestrianized street line with arches of flowers.
The very pretty main pedestrianized street line with arches of flowers.
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