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Description
Mihály Munkácsy (1844–1900) was a Hungarian painter renowned for his realistic style and evocative compositions. Born Michael Lieb in Munkács, part of the Kingdom of Hungary (now Mukachevo, Ukraine), he received his artistic education in Budapest, Vienna, and Munich. While initially focusing on landscapes and genre scenes, Munkácsy achieved international acclaim for his grand historical paintings and portraits, often drawing from Hungarian history, biblical narratives, and contemporary life to convey intense emotions and compelling stories. Among his masterpieces are "The Condemned Cell" (1872), which reflects his social awareness, and "Christ before Pilate" (1881), part of his revered "Christ Trilogy." Despite personal and financial hardships, Munkácsy earned numerous awards and honors, including the French Legion of Honour, for his impactful contributions to art. His legacy lives on through his emotionally resonant paintings, cherished and studied by art enthusiasts worldwide.
Obverse
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Depicts the main figure of Mihály Munkácsy's painting "The Faggot Gatherer". Below the willow gatherer woman, Munkácsy Mihály's signature is placed. On the right side, between the border and the willow branches, appears the engraver's initials (CSR). Munkácsy Mihály |
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Reverse
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The field is partitioned into four sections by uneven vertical and horizontal columns. The upper left segment displays the country name (People’s Republic of Hungary) in three rows. On the upper right, the denomination is indicated. The bottom left features an artistic emblem—a large shield with three smaller shields—and includes the engraver's initials (KNA). The lower right quadrant contains the issue date and the mintmark (BP). MAGYAR |
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In a recessed pattern, there are 22 motifs resembling open-petaled flowers, alternating and rotated 180 degrees in relation to each other. |
200 Forint
People's Republic
Hungarian Painters
Mihály Munkácsy
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KM# 607 Unger# 1606 Adamo# EM50
Hungarian Painters
Mihály Munkácsy
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