About Costin Petrescu
Lived 1872 – 1954 (aged 82). Costin Petrescu was a Romanian painter, university teacher and opinion journalist.
Costin Petrescu (May 10, 1872 – October 15, 1954) was a Romanian painter. Born in Pitești, he moved to Bucharest in 1892, attending the Fine Arts School for three years. He executed the monumental fresco in the Romanian Athenaeum between 1934 and 1939.
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Who was Costin Petrescu?
Romanian painter (1872-1954)
When was Costin Petrescu born?
Costin Petrescu was born on 10 May 1872 in Pitești.
When did Costin Petrescu die?
Costin Petrescu died on 15 October 1954 in Bucharest.
What was Costin Petrescu's occupation?
Costin Petrescu was a painter, university teacher and opinion journalist.
What nationality was Costin Petrescu?
Costin Petrescu was Romanian.
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