Róth Miksa (1865

Art period: 19. század
Nationality: Magyarország
Museums on APS: Iparművészeti Múzeum
Top 3 works: Stained glass -
Born: 1865, Budapest, Magyarország

early life and inspiration

miksa róth, a renowned hungarian mosaicist and stained glass artist, was born in 1865. his artistic journey began with an apprenticeship at his father's, zsigmond róth's, leaded stained glass studio. this early exposure to the craft not only honed his skills but also inspired him by the works of pre-raphaelite artists edward burne-jones and william morris.

career highlights

róth's professional career, which started in 1885, was marked by several notable commissions, including:

contributions to the hungarian parliament building and the buda castle, showcasing his mastery over mosaic and stained glass art.
a commission for the national theatre of mexico, demonstrating his international appeal.
participation in the hungarian millennial exhibition in 1896, which catapulted him to fame.

artistic legacy

miksa róth's work not only elevated the status of mosaic and stained glass art in hungary but also left a lasting impact on the world of applied arts. his family's legacy in working with glass, spanning generations, is a testament to his inherited talent.

notable works and collections

- **the museum of applied arts, vienna, austria**, which houses an extensive collection of decorative arts, including róth's works. - **the hungarian national gallery, budapest**, featuring a broad spectrum of hungarian fine arts, including pieces by miksa róth. explore more of miksa róth's artwork and the collections at the museum of applied arts and the hungarian national gallery through these links: - /en/art/show/art-d3ar5k-en/ (the museum of applied arts, vienna, austria) - [https://WikiOO.org/@/miksa-roth](https://WikiOO.org/%40/miksa-r%c3%b3th) (miksa róth's profile on WikiOO) discover the world of art with WikiOO: - a journey through art history - miksa róth's profile on WikiOO