Ivan Generalic

Painter

Birthday December 21, 1914

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Croatia

DEATH DATE Nov 27, 1992 (77)

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About

Croatian artist associated with the Naïve Art movement and known for "The Deer Wedding" from 1959. He often painted rural scenes with political themes.

Before Fame

He began earning money for his paintings and drawings when he was still a child. He was first noticed by the famed Krsto Hegedušić in 1930.

Trivia

He joined the ULUH society of Croatian artists in 1945 following World War II.

Family Life

He was born in the village of Hlebine.

Associated With

He and Ivan Rein were fellow Croatian painters.