Ignjat Job: A Croatian Expressionist Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Ignjat 'Ignjo' Job was born in Dubrovnik, Croatia in 1895. Details regarding his early artistic training are scarce, but he quickly developed a passion for capturing the beauty of his native Dalmatian landscape. His formative years were marked by an exploration of color and form, setting the stage for his later expressionistic style. Artistic Influences and Development Vincent van Gogh proved to be a pivotal influence on Job’s artistic development. He admired Van Gogh's bold use of color, expressive brushstro…