Miklós Ligeti
Miklós Ligeti (May 1, 1871 – December 10, 1944) was a Hungarian sculptor and artist. His sculptural style integrated elements of impressionism and realism.
Early life and education
Miklós Ligeti was born on May 1, 1871 in Pest.
At first a pupil of Alajos Stróbl in Budapest, Ligeti later studied in Vienna, Austria.
Career
In 1903 Ligeti created a statue of Anonymus, the unknown chronicler at the court of King Béla III (r 1172–96), known as Anonymous,[1][2] within Budapest City Park.[3]
Ligeti was also the sculptor of a statue honoring US Army Major General Harry Hill Bandholtz, for his service to Hungary after World War I. It was installed at the US Embassy in 1936, but was later removed by the communist government after World War II. It was replaced in 1989. It has been moved again, to Freedom Park, across from the US Embassy.
Other activities
Ligeti was president of the Hungarian Society of Applied Arts.
Death
Ligeti died in Budapest on December 10, 1944.
References
- ^ "Works by Miklós Ligeti". Fine Arts in Hungary (in Chinese). Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "Budapest, Hungary: Anonymous Statue". Lonely Planet. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Mallard, Forrest (March 5, 2025). "Statue of Anonymous: Budapest Hungary's Nameless Chronicler". Tramposaurus. Retrieved March 9, 2026.