The Soul of Nagybánya: The Life and Art of János Thorma In the golden twilight of the Austro-Hungarian era, a profound shift in the Hungarian artistic consciousness began to unfold, led by figures who sought to capture the raw essence of light and national identity. Among the most luminous of these pioneers was János Thorma, a painter whose brushstrokes bridged the gap between the heavy traditions of historical realism and the shimmering, emotive possibilities of Post-Impressionism. Born in 1870 in Kiskunhalas, Thorma’s journey was one of constant movement—from the quiet landscapes of his yo…