Father-daughter artistic heritage on display at Fekete ház

NewsCulture

Mar 11

An exhibition featuring the legacy of Viktor Madarász and his daughter, Adeline, has opened at the Fekete ház (Black House) museum in Szeged, marking the start of its 2025 season. Despite his significant contributions to Hungarian Romantic painting and his work appearing on the 2,000-forint banknote, Viktor Madarász remains relatively unknown. His daughter, Adeline, was also an accomplished artist, specializing in still lifes and portraits.

Their works were even purchased by Empress Eugénie, the wife of Napoleon III. The exhibition, History Written with a Brush, has been loaned from the House of Cultural Heritage and Local History Collection of Budapest’s 15th District. It features a vast collection of fine art, historical artifacts, and personal items that provide insight into the everyday lives of this remarkable artistic family.

Before focusing on his artistic career, Viktor Madarász played an active role in the 1848–49 Hungarian Revolution. Adeline Madarász later ensured their artistic heritage was preserved by donating their works to the Rákospalota Museum in 1960.

The exhibition is open to visitors until December 31, offering a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of Hungary’s most significant artistic families.

Note: All exhibit descriptions are available only in Hungarian.