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József Soproni Horváth Collection

Sopron, Hátsókapu 2., "Caesar House"

The history of art has awarded József Horváth (1891-1961) titles such as "the great painter of Sopron", "the classic of aquarelle" or "the poet of aquarelle". The artist later received the honorary name "Soproni" from his beloved town. He was not actually born in Sopron, but he dedicated all his artistic activity to this town. Sopron owns and hosts his life's work, which provides a basis for this permanent aquarelle exhibition as well. The artist studied at the University of Fine Arts and in Nagybánya. He was a pioneer of aquarelle painting. The most meritorious achievement of his life's work is raising the aquarelle technique to an equal rank with oil painting. He delivered his messages by natural means. His themes bear evidence of deep human emotions. His technique uses the spiritualization of the material as a starting point. All his masterpieces are of enduring value, but he achieved real fame and success by his incomparable nudes and portraits. These valuable paintings are the manifestations of his unique and unparalleled artistic performance. His inheritance can now be seen in the Caesar House, in an exhibition that was established by his widow.