Károly Markó the Younger: A Pioneer of Hungarian Landscape Painting Károly Markó the Younger (1822 – 1891) stands as a pivotal figure in Hungarian art history, recognized primarily for his masterful depictions of the Hungarian Puszta and Italian landscapes. He wasn’t merely a painter; he was an engineer by training who seamlessly transitioned into artistic expression, establishing himself as one of the earliest proponents of Hungarian landscape painting—a genre that would profoundly shape the visual culture of the nation. His formative years were marked by disciplined study – initially focu…