About Marija Lucija Stupica
Lived 1950 – 2002 (aged 51). Marija Lucija Stupica was a Slovenian and Yugoslav illustrator, painter and graphic artist.
Marija Lucija Stupica (13 December 1950 – 28 May 2002) was a Slovene children's book illustrator.
Biography Stupica was born in Ljubljana in 1950. She was the daughter of the acclaimed Slovene illustrator Marlenka Stupica and famous painter Gabrijel Stupica. Her father often used her as a model for his paintings.
She studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana.
She won the Prešeren Foundation Award in 1989 for her achievements in children's book illustration. She also won the Levstik Award for her illustrations three times, in 1973, 1983 and 1985. In 2000 she was one of the four finalists for the IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Award.
Her daughter Hana is also an artist and illustrator.
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Who was Marija Lucija Stupica?
Children's book illustrator (1950-2002)
When was Marija Lucija Stupica born?
Marija Lucija Stupica was born on 13 December 1950 in Ljubljana.
When did Marija Lucija Stupica die?
Marija Lucija Stupica died on 28 May 2002 in Ljubljana.
What was Marija Lucija Stupica's occupation?
Marija Lucija Stupica was an illustrator, painter and graphic artist.
What nationality was Marija Lucija Stupica?
Marija Lucija Stupica was Slovenian and Yugoslav.
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