Ivan Meštrović

Ivan Meštrović (1883–1962) was a sculptor, architect and teacher.

Also recorded as Ivan Meštrovic; Ivan Mechtrovitch; Ivan Mestrovic; Iwan Mesjtrowietsj; Iwan Mesjtrowitsj; Mestro.

Overview

Also worked under the name Mestrovic, Ivan.

Born at Vrpolje in 1883, died at South Bend in 1962.

In detail

Ivan Meštrović studied at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. the recorded working language is Croatian and English.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture, architecture and creative and professional writing.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Zagreb. Residence is recorded at Belgrade and Zagreb. Employment is recorded with University of Notre Dame and Syracuse University. Membership is recorded of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, American Academy of Arts and Letters and Romanian Academy.

Works named in the authority record are Pobednik, St. Jerome the Priest, Immigrant Mother, Monument to the Unknown Hero and Meštrović Pavilion.

Work by Ivan Meštrović is recorded in the collections of Belvedere, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Tate, National Gallery of Canada and Pau Casals Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Austrian Decoration for Science and Art.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ivan Meštrović”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q313828: Ivan Meštrović

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