Early Life and Education Born: August 3, 1894, Zagreb, Croatia Died: April 21, 1984 Completed elementary school and the Royal High School in Split. Encountered Emanuel Vidović, sparking an interest in painting. Studied drawing with Virgil Meneghello Dinčić. Enrolled in the architectural school in Zagreb (1908-1912). Taught by notable painters: Oton Iveković, Ivan Tišov, Robert Frangeš Mihanović, and Bela Čikoš Sesija. Artistic Development and Influences Early works showed the influence of Cézanne and Post-Impressionists. Spent time in Italy (Florence and Rome) where he s…