Zsolnay, Vilmos Pécs, 1828 - 1900, Pécs
Painter, ceramic painter. He was the founder of the Pottery and Ceramic Factory in Pécs. With his innovations he established the basics of modern ceramics. They were the first with Vince Wartha to create eosin coated bowls. The stone tile named pyrogranite used on building exteriors is his own invention, this technique is well-known in the whole world. He had been painting since young age, and he never initialized, nor dated his paintings. Some of his work can be seen in the Museum of Pécs.