Ladislao De Gauss facts for kids

Ladislao De Gauss (born July 6, 1901 – died February 2, 1970) was a talented artist from Croatia. He was known as a painter and an illustrator. His art style was called avant-garde, which means he liked to try new and exciting ways of making art.

About Ladislao De Gauss

Ladislao De Gauss was born in Budapest, which is the capital city of Hungary. His family was from Rijeka, a city that is now part of Croatia.

Early Life and Education

Ladislao first studied classics in Rijeka. After that, he went to the Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest. He worked hard and graduated from the academy. He earned a special qualification to teach drawing.

Career and Art

After finishing his studies, Ladislao De Gauss went back to Rijeka. He lived and worked there as an artist. In 1928, he helped start a group of avant-garde painters in the city. These artists wanted to create new and modern art.

In 1945, Ladislao moved to Trieste, a city in Italy. He continued to live and work there. He passed away in Trieste when he was 69 years old.

Where to See His Art

Today, you can find some of Ladislao De Gauss's artworks in museums. The Revoltella Museum in Trieste, Italy, has some of his pieces. The National Gallery of Art in Rijeka, Croatia, also displays his work.

He also created a mosaic and a small religious painting. These can be seen in a church in the town of Kozala in Croatia.