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Nadežda Petrović

Painter, 1873–1915·Belgrade·Free

Serbia’s first modernist

About Nadežda Petrović

Serbia’s great expressionist painter, whose bold colour brought modern art to Serbia. She died as a volunteer nurse in the First World War and appears on the 200-dinar banknote.

Why it's on our list

  • Expressionism
  • Bold colour
  • A national heroine

Where to see the work

In Belgrade · 2

The National Museum of Serbia, The 200-dinar banknote

Programmes, dates and opening hours change, so please check with Nadežda Petrović before you go.

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