Milivoj Uzelac was a painter influential in the Zagreb modern art scene of the 1920s and 30s.
17 Facts About Milivoj Uzelac
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Milivoj Uzelac was born 23 July 1897 in Mostar to a Serbian family, which was then part of Austria-Hungary.
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At the age of 16, Milivoj Uzelac passed the entrance exam for the College for Arts and Crafts, and spent two years studying under Oton Ivekovic.
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In 1915, during the First World War, Milivoj Uzelac moved to Prague where he worked in the studio of the painter Jan Preisler, while attending classes at the Academy.
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In 1923, Milivoj Uzelac moved to Paris, taking up his residence in the suburb of Malakoff.
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Milivoj Uzelac painted extensively, and absorbed the current ideas of classicism and cubism.
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Milivoj Uzelac fitted well into his new surroundings, receiving commissions and successfully selling his work.
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Milivoj Uzelac was working hard during the day and living a full social life at night.
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In 1930, Milivoj Uzelac met Rosemarie da la Rayere, who was to become his permanent model and partner in life.
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From 1935 Milivoj Uzelac increasingly spent time in the south of France, and in 1963, the family moved to Cotignac.
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Milivoj Uzelac died on 6 June 1977 in Cotignac, France.
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Milivoj Uzelac's brief stay in Paris in early 1921 added Neo-Cubism ideas from the school of Andre Lhote.
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In 1923, Milivoj Uzelac produced the painting that is considered to be his key work: "Self-Portrait in front of a Bar".
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Milivoj Uzelac created many decorative panels for private homes and public spaces, stage sets, posters, illustrations and ceramics.
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Milivoj Uzelac painted portraits, views, street scenes, cafes and scenes from private life, with an ease that could appear superficial.
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Milivoj Uzelac was a master at shaping the body, particularly of female subjects.
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Milivoj Uzelac's portraits create a feeling of intimacy, a strong feature of his painting style.