Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 25 works by Johann Ender in our catalogue
In short
Greek Girl (1821) is the Johann Ender painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest. After it, the eye goes to Count István Széchenyi (1818) and Count József Dessewffy (1820). Among the 25 works of Johann Ender in our catalog, these 22 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
In Johann Ender's "Greek Girl," a medium close-up captures a young woman positioned slightly off-center, as if caught in a quiet moment of reflection. A warm, golden light spills from the left, washing over her face and creating a gentle glow upon her skin. This illumination softens the contours of her features and highlights the delicate textures of her attire. She wears a crisp white headscarf and chemise that contrast…
Johann Ender rendered this portrait of Count István Széchenyi about 1818. The subject was a prominent Hungarian statesman. This work captures the likeness of a man central to the political and social development of his era.
This portrait presents Count József Dessewffy, a figure of significant lineage, captured by the Austrian artist Johann Ender. Created around 1820, the work offers a focused study of the subject, reflecting the social standing of the Dessewffy family during this period. The sitter is recognized in historical contexts as the father of Aurél Dessewffy.
The Portrait of Count Mihály Esterházy is an oil painting executed by the Austrian artist Johann Ender. Created about 1823, the work depicts Count Mihály Esterházy of Galánta. The subject was a Hungarian nobleman and politician who held a position as a member of the National Defence Committee during the 1848 Revolution.
The Infante Michael of Braganza is a formal portrait executed by the Austrian painter Johann Ender. Created about 1827, the work captures the likeness of Dom Miguel I of Portugal. The canvas presents a singular figure framed by the weight of his station and the precision of the artist's hand.
In "The Painter Eduard Ender" by Johann Ender, the viewer meets a man caught in a quiet, dignified moment. The portrait is presented within an elegant oval composition, focusing closely on the subject's head and torso. He sits in a three-quarter view, positioned slightly off-center to create a sense of natural balance. A large, dark hat rests upon his head, casting a soft shadow that defines the contours of his…
The sun hangs high over a lush, rolling landscape, casting a bright and diffused light that warms the very air of the scene. Two young women occupy the foreground, their presence grounding the composition amidst a vast expanse of greenery and distant, hazy mountains. One girl wears a garment of deep red, while the other is draped in a cool blue, their colors popping against the earthy browns and soft…
In this 1843 oil painting, we find ourselves observing a group of travelers moving through a hilly, Mediterranean landscape. The scene captures a specific moment of interaction among five figures in the foreground, their bodies angled as they move from left to right across a rugged, rocky path. To the far left, a sixth figure sits alone on the ground, offering a sense of stillness against the movement of the…
In this 1840 lithograph, three women find respite within a vast, atmospheric landscape. The composition centers on their varied postures: one sits upright, gazing toward the distant horizon with a contemplative expression; another leans her head upon her shoulder in a gesture of weariness; the third reclines upon the earth. Their presence is marked by the tools of travel—a walking staff and a water gourd—suggesting a pause in a long…
Johann Ender’s Mary, Adoring the Child is an oil on panel work dating from about 1849. The composition centers on the Virgin Mary as she gazes toward the Christ Child. This religious subject matter reflects the artist's engagement with sacred iconography during the mid-19th century.
Woman at her Writing Desk1820 · Museen der Stadt
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Count György Károlyi1830 · Hungarian Academy of Sciences
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Portrait of Ferenc Széchényi1823 · Hungarian National Museum
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From Darkness, the Light. Allegory of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences1831 · Hungarian Academy of Sciences
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Portrait of Caroline Augusta of Bavaria
16
Portrait of Maria Theresa of Austria, Queen of the Two Sicilies
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Die madchen
18
Holding Portrait of a boy in a blue dress and a girl, a picture book
19
Madonna and Child
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Portrait of a Lady with lace bonnet
21
Portrait of the Archduchess Henriette of Austria sitting in a white dress with blue ribbons, in an armchair
22
From Darkness, the Light1831 · Hungarian Academy of Sciences
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 5 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Johann Ender | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hungarian Academy of Sciences |
Budapest | 5 | Greek Girl, Count István Széchenyi, Count György Károlyi |
 Historical Museum of Budapest |
Budapest | 1 | Count József Dessewffy |
| Ernest Zmeták Art Gallery | Nové Zámky | 1 | Portrait of Count Mihály Esterházy |
 Museen der Stadt |
Vienna | 1 | Woman at her Writing Desk |
 Hungarian National Museum |
Budapest | 1 | Portrait of Ferenc Széchényi |
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Johann Ender rendered this portrait of Count István Széchenyi about 1818. The subject was a prominent Hungarian statesman. This work captures the likeness of a man central to the political and social development of his era.
In Johann Ender's "Greek Girl," a medium close-up captures a young woman positioned slightly off-center, as if caught in a quiet moment of reflection. A warm, golden light spills from the left, washing over her face and creating a gentle glow upon her skin. This illumination softens the contours of her features and highlights the delicate textures of her attire. She wears a crisp white headscarf and chemise that contrast…
This oil painting presents a formal portrait of Count György Károlyi, executed by the Viennese artist Johann Ender. Created around 1830, the work captures the subject in a manner that reflects the social standing and dignity of the Hungarian aristocracy. Ender, a significant figure in nineteenth-century Austrian art, brings a precise hand to this depiction, focusing on the specific details of the sitter's appearance and attire.
In "The Painter Eduard Ender" by Johann Ender, the viewer meets a man caught in a quiet, dignified moment. The portrait is presented within an elegant oval composition, focusing closely on the subject's head and torso. He sits in a three-quarter view, positioned slightly off-center to create a sense of natural balance. A large, dark hat rests upon his head, casting a soft shadow that defines the contours of his…
Greek Girl (1821), Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest. Count István Széchenyi (1818) and Count József Dessewffy (1820) come next.
28 years old: Greek Girl dates from 1821, and Johann Ender was born in 1793.
Greek Girl, Count István Széchenyi, Count József Dessewffy, Portrait of Count Mihály Esterházy, The Infante Michael of Braganza, The Painter Eduard Ender, Two Girls in a Landscape, Roman pilgrims, resting pilgrims and Mary, Adoring the Child. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 25 works by Johann Ender, dated from 1818 to 1849.
Mostly in Hungarian Academy of Sciences (Budapest), Historical Museum of Budapest (Budapest) and Ernest Zmeták Art Gallery (Nové Zámky). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1820s: 6 of the 22 works on this page were made then, Greek Girl among them.
On this page, the earliest is Count István Széchenyi (1818) and the latest Mary, Adoring the Child (1849).
Man (6), Woman (5) and Mountains (5), across the 22 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 7 of the 22 works on this page.
Greek Girl, Count István Széchenyi and Count György Károlyi: the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest holds 5 of the works on this page.
