About the Artist: Claire Szilard (1921–2017) Claire Szilard was an internationally acclaimed Hungarian-born painter and sculptor whose dynamic career spanned multiple continents and decades. Trained at the Free Academy in Budapest, the School of Fine Arts in Geneva, and the Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna, Szilard developed a distinctive artistic voice characterized by textured impasto landscapes and striking symbolic-surrealist compositions. Career Highlights & Accolades * Global Exhibitions: Her works have been showcased in prestigious venues across Switzerland, Paris, Rome, London, and Budapest, including participation in the Autumn Salon at the Grand Palais in Paris. * International Recognition: Szilard was named Painter of the Year in Brazil (1985) and received numerous honors, including a Silver Medal and a Bronze Medal in Paris, the Nordau Prize for Art, and the Hungarian Gold Cross of Merit. * Public & Monumental Works: Beyond her canvases, she was a pioneer in glass vitrage art, creating symbolic installations for public buildings and numerous synagogues. Her pieces are prized by collectors worldwide for their rich texture, emotional depth, and historical significance. Provenance: purchased from the artist's estate by seller