Lajos Markos (1917–1993): A Pioneer of Western Portraiture Lajos Markos (1917–1993) stands as a singular figure in 20th-century American art, recognized primarily for his extraordinary talent as a portrait painter and his fervent dedication to capturing the spirit of the American West. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he embarked on an artistic journey marked by rigorous training at the Royal Academy of Budapest before relocating to New Yor…