Gyula Jungfer
Encyclopedia
Gyula Jungfer was a Hungarian artist working with wrought iron
. He is considered one of the most important masters in decorative art
in the turn-of-the-century Hungary
.
in 1866 and opened his own workshop which soon became known for the high quality of its products and its innovative floral designs. Jungfer received many important public and private commissions during the last decades of the 19th century.
, the new Hungarian Parliament Building
, Hungarian State Opera House
, Saint Stephen's Basilica
, Keleti Railway Station, Vigadó Concert Hall
and other city palaces. His most important work, the railing of Buda Castle, was destroyed during the Battle of Budapest
, but it was faithfully restored in 1981. Many of his lesser works are kept in the Museum of Applied Arts
in Budapest.
Wrought iron
thumb|The [[Eiffel tower]] is constructed from [[puddle iron]], a form of wrought ironWrought iron is an iron alloy with a very low carbon...
. He is considered one of the most important masters in decorative art
Decorative art
The decorative arts is traditionally a term for the design and manufacture of functional objects. It includes interior design, but not usually architecture. The decorative arts are often categorized in opposition to the "fine arts", namely, painting, drawing, photography, and large-scale...
in the turn-of-the-century Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
.
Life
Jungfer learned craftsmanship in his father's smithy, then he went to a peregrination tour in Western Europe. He came back to PestBudapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
in 1866 and opened his own workshop which soon became known for the high quality of its products and its innovative floral designs. Jungfer received many important public and private commissions during the last decades of the 19th century.
Works
Jungfer made all the wrought iron works in Buda CastleBuda Castle
Buda Castle is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, first completed in 1265. In the past, it was also called Royal Palace and Royal Castle ....
, the new Hungarian Parliament Building
Hungarian Parliament Building
The Hungarian Parliament Building is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings, a notable landmark of Hungary and a popular tourist destination of Budapest. It lies in Lajos Kossuth Square, on the bank of the Danube, in Budapest...
, Hungarian State Opera House
Hungarian State Opera House
The Hungarian State Opera House is a neo-Renaissance opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy út. It is home to the Budapest Opera Ball, a society event dating back to 1886.-History:...
, Saint Stephen's Basilica
Saint Stephen's Basilica
St. Stephen's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary , whose mummified fist is housed in the reliquary.-Architecture:...
, Keleti Railway Station, Vigadó Concert Hall
Vigadó Concert Hall
Vigadó is located on the right-hand side of the Danube in Budapest, Hungary. Although the acoustics of Budapest's second largest concert hall are lacking, the building itself, designed by Frigyes Feszl in 1859 makes a bold impression along the Pest embankment...
and other city palaces. His most important work, the railing of Buda Castle, was destroyed during the Battle of Budapest
Battle of Budapest
The Siege of Budapest centered on the Hungarian capital city of Budapest. It was fought towards the end of World War II in Europe, during the Soviet Budapest Offensive. The siege started when Budapest, defended by Hungarian and German troops, was first encircled on 29 December 1944 by the Red Army...
, but it was faithfully restored in 1981. Many of his lesser works are kept in the Museum of Applied Arts
Museum of Applied Arts (Budapest)
The Museum of Applied Arts is a museum in Budapest, Hungary. This Art Nouveau building was built between 1893 and 1896 to the plans of Ödön Lechner and Gyula Pártos...
in Budapest.
External links
- Jungfer Gyula (in Hungarian)