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Beta Vukanović

1872 – 1972

Serbian painter

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Lived 1872 – 1972 (aged 100). Beta Vukanović was a German painter, graphic artist and art educator.

Beta Vukanović (; 18 April 1872 – 31 October 1972), also known as Babette Bachmayer, was a Serbian painter and centenarian.

Biography Born in Bamberg, Upper Franconia, German Empire, she initially studied painting at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Munich. She also worked with Anton Ažbe. From 1898, she lived mostly in Belgrade. Her earliest works reflected the influence of plein-air painting in Munich, which changed to Impressionism before World War I. Her later style was predominantly realistic; she painted many pictures of the Serbian landscape and its people.

She originated Serbian artistic caricature and left around 500 humorous portraits of contemporaries from the social and cultural scene in Belgrade.

Beta Vukanović died in Belgrade, aged 100.

Personal life Her husband was an Impressionist painter, Rista Vukanović (1873–1918), recognized as one of the artists responsible for taking Serbian art into new directions. He studied at St Petersburg and Munich, later teaching at various institutions.

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Beta Vukanovic, Beta Vukanovicé, Beta Vukanovice

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Beta Vukanović?

Serbian painter (1872-1972)

When was Beta Vukanović born?

Beta Vukanović was born on 18 April 1872 in Bamberg.

When did Beta Vukanović die?

Beta Vukanović died on 31 October 1972 in Belgrade.

What was Beta Vukanović's occupation?

Beta Vukanović was a painter, graphic artist and art educator.

What nationality was Beta Vukanović?

Beta Vukanović was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Beta Vukanović

· Wikidata: Q4897288

· DBpedia: Beta Vukanović

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