Rihard Jakopič, pioneer of Slovenian impressionism

Ljubljana, 12 April - Rihard Jakopič, born 150 years ago to the day, is considered the pioneer of Slovenian impressionism and leading Slovenian painter of the first half of the 20th century. The National Gallery, which keeps his paintings as part of its permanent collection, has put on several events to mark the anniversary of the artist's birth.

Ljubljana
A detail from a Rihard Jakopič exhibition at the National Gallery in 2015, which shows the artist.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
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Ljubljana
A detail from a Rihard Jakopič exhibition at the National Gallery in 2015.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
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Ljubljana
A painting by Rihard Jakopič (1869-1943), an Impressionist painter who gave name to the annual national prize for outstanding achievements in art.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
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