The Art Pavilion in Zagreb presents Croatian painter Vlaho Bukovac who was its founder 120 years ago, in a context in which his work has never before been exhibited. In this show, along with Bukovac’s works, those of his Parisian professor, Alexandre Cabanel, are also shown. Bukovac knew the spirit of academism and, on the other hand, he felt the spirit of Impressionistic freedom. Having accepted modern principles, Bukovac painted casual pictures, using liberated strokes of the brush, in the pointillist technique.
The exhibition can be seen till January 6, 2019.
Bukovac began his career in France. He painted in a “poetic” realistic style, his fashionable paintings achieved great success at the Paris Salon. During his sojourn in France, he traveled to England and the Dalmatian coast, where he was born. His travels also included voyages to the Black Sea, South (Chile and Peru), and North America.
Vlaho’s painting “Une fleur” was sold at Bonhams in London on 14 June 2006 for £100,800.00, including the auction premium. The auction house identified the painting as Reclining Nude.
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