Endre Szabo (1922 - 1991) is an internationally known artist. Born in Hungary, Mr. Sabo traveled widely, studying in particular the paintings of Rembrandt and Rubens in numerous museums throughout Europe. He lived briefly in Austria and also in Germany.

Mr. Szabo then moved on to South America. He traveled widely and resided in numerous countries over the course of 11 years. During these years Endre was quite prolific, painting several hundred portraits.

While in South America, Mr. Szabo painted the portraits of the President of Peru and the President of Venezuela. In his travels throughout the continent he painted portraits of high level government officials, religious leaders, diplomats and many other prominent personalities.

In 1960, Mr. Szabo emigrated to the United States, where he settled in the Philadelphia area. During the next 4 years he worked in New York, Pittsburgh and Fort Lauderdale, after which Mr. Szabo moved west to Los Angeles, CA. About that time he took a great liking to Western Themed Character Compositions.

In 1961 he was awarded 1st Prize for an oil and a pastel while in Philadelphia. In 1966 at a group show in Los Angeles he won first prize for oil. His character studies became focused on the American Old West. He painted Poker Players, Trappers, Pioneers, Native Americans and every type of Old West character imaginable. Each character he created was unique.

His usual genres are portraits and character compositions. His paintings are widely recognized as capturing the spiritual depth and character of his subject. His extraordinary technique has often been likened to that of the Old Masters. Besides traditional oils on canvas, Mr. Szabo developed a technique of painting oils on brass and copper. He also produced a large number of pastels and ink drawings.