
Károly Huszár
Károly Huszár (Nussdorf, 1884 – Budapest, 1941) was an influential Hungarian sculptor and medallist, a leading figure of his generation. After his artistic training in Budapest and Vienna, his career became closely linked to the Zsolnay Manufactory in Pécs, for which he created numerous monumental works in pyrogranite ceramic. His output ranged from architectural sculpture to public monuments, and from celebratory busts to funerary sculpture, blending a solid classicism with a modern sensibility. Among his most famous works is the Zsolnay family Mausoleum in Pécs, considered a masterpiece of the Hungarian Secession. He was also a prolific creator of medals and plaquettes, demonstrating great mastery in the small-scale format. A professor at the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts, he received important honors for his significant contribution to the national culture, including the prestigious Corvinus Wreath in 1930.
