Ervin Baktay

Ervin Baktay (1890–1963; born Ervin Gottesmann[1]) was an author noted for popularizing Indian culture in Hungary.[2]

Dr. Ervin Baktay's tomb at Farkasréti Cemetery

He had started his career as a painter[3] and he encouraged his niece Amrita Sher-Gil to pursue art.[4] Baktay gave up painting to study eastern religions and art, and became a renowned Indologist.[3]

Family

Ervin Baktay was uncle to artist Amrita Sher-Gil and nephew to Nagybánya artist Alfréd Gottesmann (1872–1965).

References

  1. ↑ Baktay Ervin (1890-1963) megjelent könyvei (Terebess Ázsia E-Tár)
  2. ↑ Indo-Hungarian Cultural & Educational Relations, Historical Perspective, Indian Embassy in Hungary
  3. 1 2 Amrita Shergil, sikh-heritage.co.uk
  4. ↑ Amrita Sher-Gil - 100 People Who Shaped India
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