Project Description

Inspired by a photo of the first moments of the 1956 revolution, the painting depicts a jubilant, unorganized crowd of Hungarian civilians shortly after they seized a Soviet tank outside of the Hungarian Parliament in Pest. The Soviet symbol has been cut from the flag, and the Hungarian emblem has been painted on the tank. Despite the nonviolent beginnings, the Hungarian and Soviet secret police began shooting civilians. Hungarian young people armed themselves by breaking open Soviet armories, and forced the Soviets to retreat for a week, while Hungary waited for world validation. When the Free World did not support free Hungarians, the Soviets counterattacked. This painting is part of the Hungarian millecentennial historical suite in the Museum of Hungarian Military History in Budapest.

Appraised Fair Market Value: $1,500,000.00
Appraisal Date: 15 May 2009
Medium of Art: Oil on canvas
Size: 96″ x 72″ (unframed)
Frame Value: N/A
Artist: Eva Makk
Condition: Excellent
Signature: Lower left