László Mednyánszky is the best-known artist with works in the Tatra Gallery; next come Alojz Struhár, Michal Čičvák and Miloš Alexander Bazovský.
Below, the 25 best-known of the 138 artists with works of the Tatra Gallery in our catalogue (351 works), each with what the museum holds of them.
The masters of the originals
The 10 masters whose originals hang in the Tatra Gallery
For each master: where and when they were born, their movement, how many originals the museum keeps in our catalogue, a note from their life, and the originals to see.
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Realism
1. László Mednyánszky 1852–1919
1852–1919 Born in Beckov, Slovakia Realism 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Born into the waning aristocracy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1852, Baron László Mednyánszky was a figure perpetually poised between worlds – nobility and peasantry, Hungary and Slovakia, tradition and modernity.
Originals at the Tatra Gallery
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2. Alojz Struhár 1892–1968
1892–1968 Born in Zilina, Slovakia 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
The foundation of Struhár’s technical prowess was laid within the prestigious halls of the Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest. Through this blend of regional roots and international exposure, Struhár developed a style that was both deeply personal and cosmopolitally aware.
Originals at the Tatra Gallery
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3. Michal Čičvák 1955–2010
1955–2010 Born in Sobrance, Slovakia 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Moving from his formative years into the vibrant cultural milieu of Košice, Čičvák quickly distinguished himself through an uncanny ability to capture texture and form.
Originals at the Tatra Gallery
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4. Miloš Alexander Bazovský 1899–1968
1899–1968 Born in Turany, Slovakia 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Born in Turán nad Váhom, Slovakia, on January 11, 1899, into a family connected to education and culture, Bazovský's artistic journey was shaped by his intimate connection to the land and its people.
Originals at the Tatra Gallery
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5. Vilmos Forberger 1848–1928
1848–1928 Born in Kezmarok, Slovakia 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Born on May 28, 1848, in the charming town of Kežmarok, nestled within the shadow of the majestic Tatra Mountains, Forberger's life became inextricably linked to the dramatic peaks and serene valleys that defined his homeland. Forberger wasn’t merely a recorder of scenery; he was an interpreter, translating the raw power and subtle nuances of nature onto paper and canvas.
Originals at the Tatra Gallery
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6. Antonín Hudeček 1872–1941
1872–1941 Born in Redhost, Czech Republic 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
While his early academic foundations were rooted in the human form, his creative spirit was ultimately captured by the shifting light and atmospheric textures of the natural world. Through plein air excursions, particularly around the area of Okoř, Hudeček began to move away from strict figural compositions toward a more sensory engagement with nature. The legacy of Antonín Hudeček is preserved through his remarkable ability to translate the atmosphere of the outdoors onto the canvas.
Originals at the Tatra Gallery
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7. Bohumil Klimes-Kozina 1881–1949
1881–1949 Born in Kank u Kuten Hory, Czech Republic 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Bohumil Klimes-Kozina, born in Kank u Kutné Hory, Czech Republic on November 27th, 1881, was a pivotal figure in the development of Czech landscape painting and etching. Klimes-Kozina’s most celebrated subjects were undoubtedly the waterfalls of Slovakia. Bohumil Klimes-Kozina’s art reflects a period of national awakening within Slovakia, where there was a growing desire to celebrate and preserve the country's unique cultural heritage.
Originals at the Tatra Gallery
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8. Lajos Csordák 1864–1937
1864–1937 Born in Košice, Slovakia 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
A child is born into a world that will soon see him move across borders. The path leads him to Prague, where between 1889 and 1895, he enters the Academy of Fine Arts. The legacy he leaves is one of specific, localized observation—a record of Slanec castle, the roads of Bankov, and the light over the Tatra mountains, preserved through a lens influenced by post-impressionism.
Originals at the Tatra Gallery
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9. Jozef Teodor Mousson 1887–1946
1887–1946 Born in Hőgyész, Hungary 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Born on December 15, 1887, in the small Hungarian village of Hőgyész (now in Tolna County), Mousson’s life was one deeply intertwined with the landscapes and people of the Zemplín region of Slovakia. Formal training followed at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in Budapest between 1905 and 1909, where he honed his technical skills while absorbing the burgeoning trends of Impressionism that were transforming European art.
Originals at the Tatra Gallery
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10. Július Jakoby 1903–1985
1903–1985 Born in Košice, Slovakia 4 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Born Gyula Jakoby in Košice, within the Kingdom of Hungary, the man who would become known as Július Jakoby lived a life that mirrored the fringes of the society he painted. The visual language Jakoby developed was a complex blend of influences.
Originals at the Tatra Gallery
The masters, continued
No. 11 to No. 25: more masters of the Tatra Gallery
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11. Ernest Zmeták
1919–2004 · born in Nové Zámky, Slovakia · 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Podolinec (1971)
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12. Nándor Katona
1864–1932 · born in Spišská Stará Ves, Slovakia · 17 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Head of an Old Man (1885)
- Forest Stream (1900)
- By the Water (1900)
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13. Anton Jasusch
1882–1965 · born in Košice, Slovakia · 5 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Tatry (1942)
- Potato Harvesting (1961)
- Milkmaid (1958)
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14. Jozef Kollár
1899–1982 · born in Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia · 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
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15. Július Bukovinský
1903–1975 · born in Uzhhorod, Ukraine · 5 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- In the Meadow (1943)
- Portrait of Dr. Beneš (1944)
- Cooperative Market in Košice (1954)
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16. Ladislav Záborský
1921–2016 · born in Tisovec, Slovakia · 6 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Autumn (1955)
- Tatry from Ždiar (1960)
- Path in Ždiari (1960)
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17. Juraj Collinásy
1907–1963 · born in Szerencs, Hungary · 9 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Harvest (1951)
- Clown with a Guitar (1960)
- Still Life with Ribbon (1963)
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18. Mikuláš Jordán
1892–1977 · born in Prešov, Slovakia · 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Kapušany Castle (1949)
- Gypsy Woman (1949)
- Trough of Black Water (1959)
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19. Jozef Fabini
1908–1984 · born in Olcnava, Slovakia · 7 originals at the Tatra Gallery
An impressionistic landscape painter known for works like Autumn under the Tatras, Jozef Fabini captures the soulful essence of the Slovak mountains through rich textures and vibrant colors waiting to be discovered.
- Autumn under the Tatras (1958)
- Sub-Tatra Meadows (1952)
- Harvest Under the Tatras (1957)
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20. Jan Hála
1890–1959 · born in Blatná, Czech Republic · 9 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Zuzka (1943)
- Whitening of the Canvas (1944)
- Little Shepherd (1953)
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21. Vladimír Popovič
1939–2025 · born in Vysoká nad Uhom, Slovakia · 7 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Vladimír Popovič (1939-2025) was a leading Slovak painter & visual artist known for innovative 'crumpled paper' works, enamel art, and object assemblages. A key figure in modern Slovak art with pieces held in the Slovak National Gallery & beyond.
- Crater VIII (1999)
- Barns V. (2000)
- Barns I. (2000)
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22. Jozef Majkut
1909–1963 · born in Betlanovce, Slovakia · 4 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- In the Gorge of Hornád (1953)
- Entrance Gate to Slovenský raj (1958)
- Cold Afternoon (1958)
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23. Ernest Rákosi
1881–1973 · born in Spišská Nová Ves, Slovakia · 5 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Under Choč (1956)
- Landscape with a River (1960)
- Group of Willows (1958)
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24. Jaroslav Votruba
1889–1971 · born in Uhříněves, Czech Republic · 12 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Balt in Peace (1934)
- Storm over Balt (1935)
- Snow in the Vineyards (1940)
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25. Andor Borúth
1873–1955 · born in Sátoraljaújhely, Hungary · 7 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Tatranská Landscape with Tower (1930)
- Tatra Hunter (1938)
- Portrait of Andor Fuhrmann (1929)
Famous artists in the Tatra Gallery, No. 26 to 50
Dezider Czölder1875–1933 · 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Vojtech Borecký1911–1990 · 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Ondrej Ivan1926–2018 · 5 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Vojtech Mensatoris1916–1986 · 5 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Július Koller1939–2007 · 5 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Vladimír Vestenický1919–1979 · 4 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Lída Hynková1908–1988 · 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Tibor Gáll1930–2021 · 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Záboj Bohuslav Kuľhavý1937–2023 · 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Josef Olexa1901–1983 · 5 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Michal Trembáč1929–2015 · 22 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Jozef Bendík1903–1989 · 4 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Ladislav Čarnýborn 1949 · 5 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Gejza Kieselbach1893–1965 · 5 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Juraj Daňo1920–2007 · 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Andrej Doboš1911–1997 · 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Ján Grotkovský1902–1961 · 5 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Stefan Buban1932–2026 · 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Michal Tillner1895–1975 · 7 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Ján Ilavský1924–2004 · 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Andrej Gaj1932–2016 · 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Oľga Krýslová1931–2003 · 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Emil Sedlákborn 1938 · 4 originals at the Tatra Gallery
Eugen Szepesi-Kuszka1885–1948 · 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
František Veselý1938–2001 · 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
The house in figures
The masters of the Tatra Gallery, in figures
The masters with the most originals at the Tatra Gallery
Masters with two originals or more, by century of birth
Masters with two originals or more, by country of birth
Masters with two originals or more, by movement
Women masters
The women whose originals hang in the Tatra Gallery
13 women masters, 27 originals, in our catalogue of the Tatra Gallery.
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Oľga Bartošíková
1922–2023 · born in Holíč, Slovakia · 4 originals at the Tatra Gallery
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Eva Končeková
born 1947 · born in Levoča, Slovakia · 4 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Little Horse (1979)
- Still Life (1985)
- Silvia
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Oľga Krýslová
1931–2003 · born in Prague, Czech Republic · 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Landscape (1957)
- Sunny Day (1977)
- From the Hilltop (1978)
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Lýdia Boríková-Jančovičová
born 1950 · 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- In Liptov (1976)
- East Slovakian Landscape (1978)
- Fairy Tale (1979)
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Anna Fedáková
born 1961 · born in Poprad, Slovakia · 3 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Landscape I. (1995)
- Light (1995)
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Lída Hynková
1908–1988 · born in Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou, Czech Republic · 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- Bielovodska Valley (1973)
- Litvorové Lake (1976)
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Herta Ondrušová-Victorinová
1912–1999 · born in Moravská Ostrava, Czech Republic · 2 originals at the Tatra Gallery
- On Sunday Afternoon (1965)
- Lovers (1967)
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Asked of us
Questions on the masters of the Tatra Gallery
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Who is the best-known artist of the Tatra Gallery?
László Mednyánszky (1852–1919): our catalogue holds 2 works by László Mednyánszky at the Tatra Gallery, among them Man with a Cigar and The man with cigar. Alojz Struhár and Michal Čičvák follow.
Which László Mednyánszky works are in the Tatra Gallery?
2 works by László Mednyánszky at the Tatra Gallery are in our catalogue: Man with a Cigar (1900) and The man with cigar among them.
What did Alojz Struhár paint that hangs in the Tatra Gallery?
3 works by Alojz Struhár at the Tatra Gallery are in our catalogue: View of Nízke Tatry (1957), Studenovodská dolina (1946) and Tatras among them.
How many Michal Čičvák paintings are in the Tatra Gallery?
3 works by Michal Čičvák at the Tatra Gallery are in our catalogue: Waiting (1984), Still life with a bust and Still life with a tea-pot among them.
Which ten artists should I look for in the Tatra Gallery?
The ten best-known artists with works in the Tatra Gallery are László Mednyánszky (2), Alojz Struhár (3), Michal Čičvák (3), Miloš Alexander Bazovský (3), Vilmos Forberger (2), Antonín Hudeček (3), Bohumil Klimes-Kozina (2), Lajos Csordák (3), Jozef Teodor Mousson (3) and Július Jakoby (4).
Who has the most paintings in the collection of the Tatra Gallery?
Michal Trembáč (—), with 22 works in our catalogue of the Tatra Gallery, ahead of Nándor Katona (17), Jaroslav Votruba (12) and Juraj Collinásy (9).
Is Leonardo da Vinci in the Tatra Gallery?
Our catalogue lists no work by Leonardo da Vinci at the Tatra Gallery.
Are there Pablo Picasso works in the Tatra Gallery?
Our catalogue lists no work by Pablo Picasso at the Tatra Gallery.
How many women artists are in the Tatra Gallery?
13 women artists have works of the Tatra Gallery in our catalogue, among them Oľga Bartošíková (4), Eva Končeková (4), Oľga Krýslová (3), Lýdia Boríková-Jančovičová (3), Anna Fedáková (3) and Lída Hynková (2).
Which countries are the painters of the Tatra Gallery from?
Counting the artists with two works or more, the Tatra Gallery holds painters born mostly in Slovakia (42), Czech Republic (9), Hungary (4), Ukraine (1) and Austria (1).
Who is the earliest artist in the Tatra Gallery?
The 20th century leads with 44 artists born then. In this ranking, Vilmos Forberger (1848–1928) is the earliest born and Michal Čičvák (1955–2010) the latest.
How many artists does the collection of the Tatra Gallery cover?
Our catalogue lists 138 artists with at least one work at the Tatra Gallery, 65 of them with two or more, born between 1848 and 1961 in 5 countries.
The house
The Tatra Gallery, Poprad, in a few lines
The Industrial Soul of Slovak Artistry
This institution defies the conventional, sterile notions of museum spaces, offering instead a vibrant hub where the echoes of heavy industry meet the delicate nuances of creative expression. The architectural alchemy of the gallery is perhaps its most defining characteristic.
A Narrative of Slovak Expression
Among its most celebrated holdings are the masterpieces of artists who epitomize the power of Slovak expressionism: Albin Brunovsky: Whose meticulous woodcuts and drawings capture raw, visceral emotion with a precision that commands silence. Whose canvases burst forth with bold colors and dynamic compositions, establishing him as a pivotal figure in modern art. By embracing the latest art tendencies in the world, the institution cooperates with various foreign galleries and institutions, extending its reach into the realms of modern dance, music, film, and theatre.
The famous originals of the Tatra GalleryThe Tatra Gallery: the full page, 439 originalsThe museums of Poprad
How the masters of the originals are ranked
The masters with two originals or more of the Tatra Gallery in our catalogue are ranked by fame: the Wikipedia language editions that describe them, the visits to their OriginalUniqueArt.com page and our studio's ranking. Originals are counted in our catalogue — one entry per work, without details, studies or copies — not in the museum's inventory. Every date, birthplace and movement is the catalogue's; the notes are drawn from the master's biography.
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