Hungary – Scott #s 2231-37

Description

Hungary Scott #2231–2237 (issued 1974) is a seven-stamp commemorative set celebrating the art of Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka (1853–1919), one of Hungary’s most visionary and eccentric painters. His works, known for their dreamlike intensity and vibrant palette, blend symbolism, surrealism, and romanticism in a uniquely Hungarian style. Issued by Magyar Posta, this series honors Csontváry’s genius and reintroduces his masterpieces to a wider audience.

Designs in the Set:

• 40f – “Vihar a Nagy Hortobágyon” (Storm over the Great Hortobágy)

• 60f – “Zarándoklás a cédrusokhoz Libanonban” (Pilgrimage to the Cedars of Lebanon)

• 1f – “Sétalovaglás Athénben” (Riding in Athens)

• 2.50f – “Magányos cédrus” (The Lonely Cedar)

• 1.50f – “Zarándoklás a cédrusokhoz Libanonban” (alternate scene)

• 4f – “A Jajcei vízesés” (Waterfall at Jajce)

• 5f – “A Taorminai görög színház romjai” (Ruins of the Greek Theatre at Taormina)

Printed in rich offset color, these mint, never hinged (MNH) stamps feature detailed reproductions of Csontváry’s paintings, emphasizing his fascination with light, nature, and mysticism. The set remains a collector favorite for both its artistic beauty and its celebration of Hungarian cultural identity.