Early Life, Family and Training Albert Bertalan was born on 21 September 1899 in Jászberény, Hungary. He was the son of Ignác Neuberger, a merchant who worked with wood, and Olga Frim. His family roots included his grandfather, Jakab Frim, who spent his life as a teacher for students with special needs. In the years following his birth, the name Albert Bertalan would eventually replace the name Neuberger Albert, a change that occurred after he transitioned to the Lutheran faith in 1921. His early encounters with art began through the guidance of Jenő Frim, who provided his first lessons. Th…