Robert Byssz

Collage 1930’s
©Robert Byssz

Robert Byssz

Silver Gelatin collage

9.5” x 11”

02.11.1893, Berkenyed – 08.07.1961, Budapest

Although not known as a significant photographer, Byssz was closely involved in various other areas of the printing media, he worked as a newspaper journalist, cartoonist, and art editor. He was also involved in designing posters and in creating book illustrations, graphics and even advertising.

He acted as the Hungarian Film Association’s press director (1941-45), and after the Second World War he worked as the pictorial editor of Theatre and Cinema, and with the Radio World newspaper.

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