Tihanyi Lajos (1885-1938) was a Hungarian painter and graphic artist known for his avant-garde and cubist style. He was a prominent figure in the Hungarian art scene during the early 20th century and remains an influential artist in the modern art world. Born on January 2nd, 1885, in Nagybánya, Hungary (now Baia Mare, Romania), Tihanyi Lajos showed a natural talent for art from a young age. He attended the Nagybánya Municipal High School of Drawing and Painting, where he studied under renowned Hungarian artists such as István Réti and Simon Hollosy. After completing his studies, Tihanyi moved to Budapest in 1904, where he quickly immersed himself in the city's vibrant art scene. He became a member of the progressive Nyolcak (Group of Eight) art movement, which pushed the boundaries of traditional Hungarian art. Tihanyi's early works consisted mainly of landscapes and cityscapes, heavily influenced by impressionism and Fauvism. However, after attending the groundbreaking 1911 Der Blaue Reiter exhibition, Tihanyi's style underwent a significant shift towards cubism and