Accession Nr.: MLT 933.1-4
Artist/Maker:
Helbing, Ferenc (1870 - 1958) / designer
Date of production:
1913
Place of production: Budapest
Inscription: Helbing F. 1913
Materials: paper
Dimensions:
height: 28 cm
width: 18,5 cm
The calendar pages of Ferenc Helbing are decorated with female figures. The simple borders of each calendar page is surmounted with a picture, referring to the atmosphere of each season. There is a lady dressed in spring, summer, autumn and winter clothing, similar to the models on fashion pictures, against a simple, reference background. The composition is built on colour patches. The two sides of the calenders are decorated with floral borders that also refer to the atmosphere and characteristics of the season.

Literature

  • Szerk.: Szilágyi András, Horányi Éva: Szecesszió. A 20. század hajnala. (Az európai iparművészet korszakai.). Iparművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, 1996. - Nr. 9.281. (Horváth Hilda)