Ferenc Medgyessy

Ferenc Medgyessy (1881 in Debrecen, Hungary – 1958 in Budapest, Hungary) was a Hungarian sculptor and physician. After graduating in medicine he studied art in Paris. Later, he studied Michelangelo and the Etruscan art in Florence. His art was dominated by folk realism.

He was regarded as one of the significant innovators of 20th century Hungarian sculpture, drawing inspiration from classical antiquity as well as French sculptors such as Aristide Maillol and Charles Despiau. His work often emphasized the human figure, themes of labor, and the representation of everyday life, reflecting both social realism and a strong connection to Hungarian national identity.

In 1948 and 1957 he won the Kossuth Prize.