The Correspondence of Emanuel Vidović: New Insights into the Painter’s Contribution to the Artistic and Cultural Life of Early-20th Century Split

Abstract

On the basis of archival sources, primarily Emanuel Vidović’s letters sent to literary critic Don Ante Petravić and sculptor Ivan Meštrović between 1903 and 1916, the paper discusses Vidović’s role and exhaustive contribution to the organization of artistic life in Split in early 20th century. The correspondence also reveals unknown details of Vidović’s reflections on exhibitions, art and his own artistic creation

Keywords

• Emanuel Vidović
• correspondence
• Split
• Ante Petravić
• “Medulić” Association