About Pál Balkay
Lived 1785 – 1846 (aged 60). Pál Balkay was a Hungarian teacher and painter.
Pál Balkay (1785–1846) was a Hungarian painter and teacher. He was born in Tiszaörs and studied in Vienna.
He painted many altar pictures and allegorical compositions on mythological figures and themes including "Leda and the Swan", 1810, and "The House of Peace" in 1820. His well-known works include the portraits of Kazinczy and his wife as well as his self-portrait.
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Who was Pál Balkay?
Hungarian artist (1785-1846)
When was Pál Balkay born?
Pál Balkay was born on 29 June 1785 in Tiszaörs.
When did Pál Balkay die?
Pál Balkay died on 13 June 1846 in Eger.
What was Pál Balkay's occupation?
Pál Balkay was a teacher and painter.
What nationality was Pál Balkay?
Pál Balkay was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pál Balkay. https://biography.guide/pal-balkay/
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