piroska szanto

1913 – 1998

piroska szanto
Modern
Modern

piroska szanto

Born 1913 Died 1998 Works span 1980–1991

A Life Immersed in Surrealism: The World of Piroska Szanto Piroska Szanto, a name resonating within the annals of Hungarian art history, was more than just a painter; she was a visual poet whose canvases breathed life into the delicate balance between reality and dream. Born in Kiskunfélegyháza, Hungary, in 1913, her journey through the tumultuous landscape of the 20th century profoundly shaped her artistic vision. Szanto’s early life…

10
dated works
1
chapters
1980
first work
1991
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through piroska szanto's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups piroska szanto's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.