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Oton Iveković
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Oton Iveković (date unknown)
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Oton Iveković
17 April 1869 Klanjec, Austria-Hungary
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| Died | 4 July 1939 (aged 70) Klanjec, Kingdom of Yugoslavia
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| Nationality | Croatian |
| Alma mater | Academy of Fine Arts Vienna |
| Known for | Painting |
Oton Iveković (born April 17, 1869 – died July 4, 1939) was a famous Croatian painter. He studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Later, he became a teacher at the Zagreb Academy of Fine Arts. Iveković loved to paint scenes from history and some religious stories. Many of his paintings are still important pictures of Croatian history.
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Early Life and Art School
Oton Iveković was born on April 17, 1869, in a town called Klanjec. He finished elementary school there. He went to high school in Zagreb for three and a half years. Oton really liked history and art classes. He didn't pay much attention to other subjects.
His brother, Ćiril, went to art school in Vienna. Oton wanted to join him and study art too. But his family didn't have enough money for him to go. So, Oton started learning art in Zagreb. He studied with Ferdo Quiquerez, a Croatian painter. Oton didn't give up on his dream. He worked hard in the autumn and winter. He saved enough money to go to Vienna in the spring.
Studying in Vienna
When Oton arrived in Vienna, he joined a summer art class. In the middle of 1888, he became a regular student. He studied with Christian Griepenkerl until 1890. After that, Oton decided to focus on history painting. This is a type of painting that shows important historical events. He studied with Josef Matyáš Trenkwald.
Later, Oton had some disagreements with his teachers. He was asked to leave for a summer semester. But he returned in 1886 to continue his history painting studies. This time, he worked with August Eisenmenger. Oton then received a scholarship. This was money to help him pay for his studies. It came from the Academy and the government in Zagreb.
In 1892, Izidor Kršnjavi helped Oton. He supported Oton's studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich. Kršnjavi really liked Oton's history paintings. He suggested Oton study with Ferdinand Keller. This happened at the Academy of Fine Arts, Karlsruhe in 1892.
His Artworks and Career
After finishing his art studies, Oton Iveković returned to Croatia. He quickly got a job as a painting professor at a high school. The next year, he taught at the School of Crafts. This job helped him pay for his daily life.
Oton was most active between 1894 and 1900. But he kept painting a lot even after 1900. At the start of the new century, his paintings were shown. They were part of the World Exhibition in Paris. This was a very big event.
Illustrations and Design
In 1901, Oton Iveković worked with Mato Celestin Medović. They created pictures for an old Croatian poem. The poem was called Judita by Marko Marulić. Oton also drew pictures for a novel by August Šenoa. The book was named Zlatarevo Zlato (Goldsmith's Gold).
He was also very involved with an organization called Matica hrvatska. He worked as a graphic designer for them. In 1903, he painted a large picture. It showed the people who started Matica hrvatska. You can still see this painting at their main building in Zagreb. Oton also designed costumes and sets for plays in the theater. In 1904, he helped create an art group called "Lada."
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In 1908, the School of Crafts became an art academy. Oton Iveković taught drawing and painting there. He taught until he retired in 1927. In 1909, he took a break from teaching. He traveled to the United States. He worked in a Croatian church in Kansas City. He painted the ceilings and walls there. He created fifteen different scenes.
After finishing his work, he traveled through the American West. He drew pictures of cowboys and Native Americans. He wrote about his travels in a journal called Vienac in 1911. In the same year, he left the Croatian People's Peasant Party. He had been one of the people who helped start this political party.
War Artist
When the First World War started, Oton Iveković went to the front lines. He worked as a war correspondent. This meant he reported on the war. From June 1915 to September 1918, he was on battlefields. He visited places like Sochi, Galicia, and Serbia. He drew and painted scenes from military life.
In 1915, he started working for war propaganda. The government in Zagreb hired him. He painted a picture called Naša pukovnija pred Jajcem. This means "Our Regiment before Jajce."
Later Years
After the war, Oton sold his house in Zagreb. He bought a castle called Veliki Tabor. The castle was in very bad shape. It needed a lot of repair work. Many skilled workers helped fix it. The Iveković family lived in Veliki Tabor until 1935. They sold the castle in 1938. Oton spent his last year with his brother Albin in Klanjec.
Oton Iveković passed away on July 4, 1939, in Klanjec.
Paintings
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Coronation of King Tomislav
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Kiss of Peace between Croatian nobles and King Koloman, 1102
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Petar and Katarina Zrinski's final farewell
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Krajina
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Soldiers cross the Drina River 1914.
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Veliki Tabor - Woman in Bed
