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Eva Besnyö

Eva Besnyö (1910–2003) was a Hungarian photographer, resistance fighter and postage stamp designer.

Also recorded as Eva Besnyo; Eva Marianne Besnyö; Eva Besnyő; Eva Besnyö.

Eva Besnyö in brief

Born
1910
Died
2003
Known for
photographer, resistance fighter, postage stamp designer, graphic designer and draftsperson
Place of birth
Budapest
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Besnyő Éva Marianna.

Born at Budapest in 1910, died at Laren in 2003.

In detail

Eva Besnyö studied at Pálné Veres High School. training under József Pécsi is recorded. the recorded working language is Dutch and Hungarian.

The field of work recorded is young adult literature, portrait photography and graphic design.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Berlin, Amsterdam and Budapest. Residence is recorded at Budapest and Rosa Spier Huis. Employment is recorded with René Ahrlé and Peter Weller. Membership is recorded of Dolle Mina, Dutch resistance during World War II and Vereniging van Beoefenaars der Gebonden Kunsten.

Work by Eva Besnyö is recorded in the collections of Netherlands Photo Museum, Maria Austria Instituut, National Museum of World Cultures, Museum Arnhem and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Distinctions recorded are Dr. Erich Salomon Prize, Oeuvre Awards BKVB, Opzij Literature prize and BNO Piet Zwart Prijs.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Eva Besnyö”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q214198: Eva Besnyö

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