Ivan MestrovicAmerican, 1883–1962Study for Moses
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Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
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- Aug 19, 2026
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- Accession number
- 1927.458
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Meanwhile, in the life of Ivan Mestrovic
The whole life1914
Outbreak of war: the return to Split falls through
After the assassination in Sarajevo he tries to move back to Split via Venice, but is dissuaded by threats made against him because of his political opposition to the Austro-Hungarian authorities.
1914–1918
A founding member of the Yugoslav Committee
During the war he is a founding member of the Yugoslav Committee.
1915
First artist of Croatian origin to show at the V&A
In 1915 he becomes the first artist of Croatian origin to exhibit at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
after 1918
Meets and marries Olga Kesterčanek
He meets Olga Kesterčanek, the second love of his life, and marries her shortly afterwards.
after 1918
Professor and director of the Academy of Fine Arts
He becomes a professor and later director of the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, creates numerous renowned works, and donates chapels and churches and grants to art students.
after 1918
Return to the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes
After the war he moves back home to the newly formed Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
