Lajos Markos (1917 - 1993)
1917-09-18Budapest, Hungary1993Houston, USA
Lajos Markos
Lajos Markos was a Hungarian-American artist, trained at the Royal Academy of Budapest. He gained recognition as a portrait painter in New York City, depicting notable figures like John Wayne, Robert F. Kennedy, and President Ronald Reagan. Markos later moved to Houston, where he developed an interest in Western American art. His works can be found in various museums and private collections, including the Cowboy Hall of Fame and JP Morgan's headquarters. He also painted significant historical and cowboy-themed pieces.
Date and place of birt: | 18 september 1917, Budapest, Hungary |
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Date and place of death: | 1993, Houston, USA |
Specialization: | Artist, Genre painter, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Genre art, History painting, Portrait |
Art style: | 20th Century Realism |