Albert Schickedanz: A Hungarian Vision of the Forest and Portrait Albert Schickedanz, a name perhaps less familiar than many of his contemporaries, remains a captivating figure in late 19th and early 20th-century European art. Born in Biala, Poland (then part of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria), in 1846, Schickedanz’s artistic journey was shaped by a unique blend of influences – from his architectural training to his deep connection with the landscapes of Hungary. While he initially established himself as an architect, designing significant structures like the Millennium Memorial and Mu…