(Ljubljana, 1883 - Ljubljana, 1942)
Hinko (Henrik) Smrekar, a Slovenian painter, draftsman, graphic artist and illustrator, was a member of the Vesna art club, which operated in Vienna. The Hinko Smrekar Elementary School in Ljubljana and Celje, the Hinko Smrekar Award, and the highest Slovenian award in the field of illustration are named after him. He attended law school in Innsbruck, then devoted himself to art, and although he did not complete his academic education, he acquired extensive knowledge on his own. He befriended Maxim Gaspari, with whom he visited the Munich Art Center for the first time, to which he returned all his life. He illustrated Levstik's Martin Krpan and created Slovenian graphics - a series of anti-war caricatures Črnovojnik. Smrekar's work is reflected in all motifs, in all techniques, from serious, sad, grotesque, funny, from portraits to landscapes that are both romantic and naturalistic. His themes cover themes from folk tales and folk celebrations, as well as genre motifs from the lives of simple people and farmers (summarized from Wikipedia).For all additional information regarding the purchase and other services, you can contact us by phone or e-mail: info@portaalpina-gallery.com
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