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Bela Kadar Paintings

Hungarian, 1877-1955

Béla Kádár was a Hungarian painter influenced by Der Blaue Reiter, Cubism, Futurism, Neo-Primitivism, Constructivism and Metaphysical painting. Born in Budapest on June 14, 1877, Kádár became a distinctive modernist painter whose career spanned several decades. Kádár began his studies in 1896 and for this, he traveled to Paris and Munich. He attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest and won the Kohner prize in 1910. Kádár's early works, which he began exhibiting in 1918, showed the influence of the Secessionists and Post-impressionists. In 1923, he exhibited with his friend Hugó Scheiber in Berlin at Walden’s Sturm Gallery and 57 of his works were shown. Der Sturm was one of the most important avant-garde galleries in Europe and Kádár continued to exhibit there for several years. Kádár traveled to the United States and stayed for a year. He exhibited with the Société Anonyme at the Brooklyn Museum. In 1929, he returned to Budapest to exhibit his works in his home country. Kádár was personal friends with Chagall, Picasso, Kandinsky and Kokoschka. Like his contemporaries, his style evolved through the decades of the 20th century. His subjects range from Hungarian legends, metaphysical, portraits and fanciful decorative themes. Kádár's place in the history of Modern Art has been assured by the publication of two books on his life and works. Kádár died on January 22, 1956, in Budapest.

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Artist: Bela Kadar
Art Deco Horses and Nude Figures
Art Deco Horses and Nude Figures

Art Deco Horses and Nude Figures

By Bela Kadar

Located in Miami, FL

This work is an exceptional example of Kádár's mature Cubist style. It's effortlessly designed around a complex composition of nude men and women tending to horses in a surreal landscape with Greek columns, friezes, and marshmallow clouds set against a rich, saturated blue sky. Kádár was a Hungarian painter influenced by Der Blaue Reiter...

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1930s Art Deco Bela Kadar Paintings

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Gouache

Rider and Two Horses in front of a House
Rider and Two Horses in front of a House

Rider and Two Horses in front of a House

By Bela Kadar

Located in London, GB

BELA KADAR 1877-1956 Budapest 1877-1956 (Hungarian) Title: Rider and Two Horses in front of a House Technique: Original Hand Signed Tempera Painting on paper Image size: 58 x 83 cm / 22.8 x 32.6 in Additional Information: The work is hand signed "Kadar Bela...

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Early 20th Century Cubist Bela Kadar Paintings

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Art Deco Horses and Nude Figures, Gouache on Paper, Framed, 1930s
Art Deco Horses and Nude Figures, Gouache on Paper, Framed, 1930s

Art Deco Horses and Nude Figures, Gouache on Paper, Framed, 1930s

By Bela Kadar

Located in Miami, FL

This work is an exceptional example of Kádár's mature Cubist style. It's effortlessly designed around a complex composition of nude men and women tending to horses in a surreal landscape with Greek columns, friezes and marshmello clouds set against a rich blue saturated sky. Kádár was a Hungarian painter influenced by Der Blaue Reiter...

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1930s Art Deco Bela Kadar Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Village Horse and Rider
Village Horse and Rider

Village Horse and Rider

By Bela Kadar

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BELA KADAR 1877-1956 Budapest 1877-1956 (Hungarian) Title: Village Horse and Rider, circa 1920s Technique: Hand Signed Gouache on Thin Wove Paper Paper size: 50 x 70 cm. / 19.7 x...

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1920s Cubist Bela Kadar Paintings

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Gouache

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Previously Available Items
Bela Kadar Ink Drawing – Townscape with Figures, Horse, Chickens, Trees
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Bela Kadar paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Bela Kadar paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bela Kadar in paint, gouache, watercolor and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Art Deco style. Not every interior allows for large Bela Kadar paintings, so small editions measuring 15 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of André Lhote, Robert Marc, and Arnold Weber. Bela Kadar paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,455 and tops out at $34,000, while the average work can sell for $24,000.