Etienne Beöthy

Étienne Beöthy, born on September 2, 1897 as István Beöthy in the Hungarian town of Heves, was an architect and sculptor whose complete works are unconventional and independent. Although Beöthy was not one of the great innovators of modern sculpture, his works – in which theoretical fundamentals and artistic free designs are closely intertwined – stimulated new developments through their consequence and determination.
Beöthy wanted to translate what he theoretically formulated in the golden ration into three-dimensional terms. He began with the human figure, but distanced himself increasingly from it through the course of the years. The artist discovered wood, which then became his preferred material.
In 1928, Beothy became well known in Paris with a successful series of exhibitions. This was followed by individual and group exhibitions throughout all of Europe.

Artworks of Étienne Beöthy are available at the Kálmán Makláry Fine Arts.

Submitted by Kalman Maklary Fine Arts