Copper engraving, etching 12x11 cm print area, 18.4x18.2 cm graphic sheet, numbered V/XV, signed Vén Zoltán. Loose graphic sheet - unframed
About the author:
Zoltán Vén (*1941) is a graphic artist born in the Hungarian town of Pesterzsébet, a suburb of Budapest. After completing his schooling, he worked as a designer at the Ministry of Finance. He then managed the workshops of the state puppet theatre for five years before dedicating 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, he received his first award for a small graphic work. 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 engravings by Zoltán Vén.
Zoltán Vén has created approximately 300 small graphic works, the vast majority of which are copper engravings, followed by etchings, aquatints, soft-ground etchings, and linocuts. He creates commissioned works 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 satirical spirit. He also illustrates important events of our time in his individual way.
The works of Zoltán Vén exhibit a completely individualistic style in the field of small graphic art and are highly valued by collectors.
