Combined technique 16.6x12 cm print area, 23.3x20.9 cm graphic sheet, numbered IV/XV, signed Vén Zoltán
About the author:
Zoltán Vén (*1941) is a graphic artist who was born in the Hungarian city of Pesterzsébet, a suburb of Budapest. After finishing school, he worked as a designer at the Ministry of Finance. He then managed the workshops of the State Puppet Theatre for five years and subsequently began to devote himself exclusively to graphic art. He is known as an ex libris artist throughout Europe.
In 1976, he created his first intaglio print for the public and in the same year received his first award for a small print. Since then, he has won 18 different awards in competitions not only in Europe but also worldwide. His name is listed in the fifth volume of "The Ex Libris Artists" published by the International Federation of Ex Libris Societies, which contains 6 original etchings by Zoltán Vén.
Zoltán Vén has created approximately 300 pieces of small graphic works, the vast majority of which are copper engravings, as well as etchings, aquatints, soft-ground etchings, and linocuts. He works on commission for famous collectors from almost all European countries and can be called the most successful ambassador of Hungarian ex libris art.
His works represent all aspects of European culture, Hungarian history, mythology, and folklore, as well as good and bad human qualities, sometimes in a mocking spirit. He also illustrates significant events of our time in his individual way.
Zoltán Vén's works exhibit a completely individualistic style in the field of small graphic art and are highly valued by collectors.
