The light of the Great Plain Ferenc Olgyay began his studies in Budapest and Munich, moving through the academic rigor of these cities before returning to the landscapes that shaped his eye. His hands worked with oil on canvas, often focusing on the quiet, broad stretches of the Hungarian Great Plain. In these works, one sees a focus on nature studies and the way light settles over rural scenes. He spent time in the Kecskemét artist colony, where he took on the responsibility of teaching drawing and painting during the summer months. His brush captured the movement of animals and the presenc…