Branislav Dešković
Branislav Dešković | |
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Born | |
Died | 20 August 1939 | (aged 56)
Nationality | Croatian |
Education | Venice, Vienna, Paris |
Known for | sculpture |
Branislav Dešković (1883–1939) was a
Biography
Branislav Dešković was born in
In the summer of 1910, Dešković spent time in Sarajevo. There he was attracted by the Bosnian figures, and later showed several outstanding sculptures for example Two Elders, and Bust of a Turk. He was an avid hunter, and this was reflected in his artistic work. He is best known for his animal sculptures, particularly hunting dogs.[1] During a stay in Sarajevo in 1910, he was inspired by Bosnian figures, which showed in several of his sculptures.[1]
He exhibited with the Medulić group in 1908 in Split, 1909 in Ljubljana, and 1910 in Zagreb. He held his first solo exhibit in 1910 in Sarajevo.
During the First World War, he volunteered in Montenegro, and later in Rome, Geneva and Paris. From 1921 he lived in Split.
The art gallery in Bol, on Brač, the Galerija umjetnina "Branislav Dešković is named after him, and much of his work is on display there.
He died in Zagreb on 20 August 1939.
Legacy
Although Pučišča and Brač have a long history of stone-working, Dešković chose bronze as his medium. He worked in stone, clay and bronze, and is considered the first Impressionist Croatian sculptor.[1]
Dešković is best known for his animal
HRT, Croatian Radio/Television featured Branislav Dešković in the program segment than can be seen here (in Croatian): HRT Video:Kipar Branislav Dešković
Works
Examples of his work can be seen online at Galerija Remek-Djela.[1]
- Two Old Men/Two Elders (Dva starca)
- Draught Horse (Tegleći konj)
- Rest (Odmor)[4]
- Scratching Dog (Pas koji se češe)
- Bust of a Turk (Poprsje Turčina)
- Prince Marko (Kraljević Marko)
- Victory of Freedom (Pobjeda slobode)
Exhibitions
During his lifetime, he exhibited in Split, Zagreb and Ljubljana
Solo exhibitions
Recent exhibitions of his work include:
- 2011 Galerija Antun Augustinčić, Klanjec[5]
- 1983 Gallery of Fine Arts, Split[6]
- 1966 Gallery of Fine Arts, Split[6]
Public collections
His work can be found in the following public collections
Croatia
- Gliptoteka, Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Zagreb[7]
- Gallery of Fine Arts, Split[8]
- Art Gallery Branislav Dešković (Galerija umjetnina Branislav Dešković), Bol, island of Brač, Croatia [9]
US
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC[10]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Branislav Dešković". Artists. Remek Djela. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ^ "Studio-Talk". The Studio, Volume 46, Issue 192. March 1909. Design Research Publications, UK. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ^ "Famous people: Branislav Dešković". Brac. In Your Pocket. Archived from the original on 19 March 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ^ "The collection of Croatian sculpture from the 19th to the 21st century: Building II 1st Floor Room 6". Gliptoteka. Croatian Academy of Sciences and Art. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ^ "Izložba Branislav Dešković U Salonu Galerije AA" [Branislav Dešković Exhibition in the Salon of Gallery Antun Augustinčić] (in Croatian). Grad Klanjec. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ^ a b "Branislav Dešković 1883–1939, HR". Artfacts.net. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ^ "The collection of Croatian sculpture from the 19th to the 21st century". Gliptoteka. Croatian Academy of Sciences and Art. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
Branislav Dešković (1883–1939), our best known sculptor of animal forms, is represented by figures of pointers and portraits that are characterised by an Impressionist treatment of surface.
- ^ "19th Century and Modern Art". Collections. Galerija Umjetnina Split. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ "Galerija umjetnina Branislav Dešković". MDC Museum Documentation Centre. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ "The Victory of Liberty 1885–1919 Branko Deskovic". Collections. Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
Bibliography
- Posmrtna izložba Branimira Deškovića Author:Cvito Fisković. Published by Hrvatsko društvo umjetnosti, Podružnica Split 1990
- Branislav Dešković Author:Duško Kečkemet. Publisher: Supetar : Brački zbornik ; Zagreb : Grafički zavod Hrvatske, 1977