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    Yugoslavia

    Art Brokerage: Gustav Likan Yugoslavian Artist: b. 1912-1998. Born in Yugoslavia in 1912, Gustav Likan early in life achieved international fame as an artist. He has long been noted in Europe for his portraits of royalty and heads of state. Since coming to America, his color genius caught fire and he emerged as one of the most important colorists of the twentieth century. Considered a prodigy, So great was his grasp and talent, he flew through the ordinarily rigorous years of required draftsmanship and human figure drawing in half the usual time. Considering the orthodoxy and conservatism of this institution, the elevation of a mere boy to such status stands as a tribute to genius discovered. Professor Likan studied restoration under the best European masters of this rare art. This served to further develop his skills. After earning his fame as a portrait artist, Likan immigrated to South America and then to the United States, arriving in Chicago in 1957. He was immediately appointed to the staff of the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts as an instructor, where he taught until 1967. For the rest of his life, Professor Likan resided in Texas. He taught at the Laguna Gloria Museum in Austin. Since the beginning of his tenure, the enrollment of this fine arts course had trebled. Professor Likan was the most popular instructor ever to teach at this famous school; again, testimony to his artistry and his ability to inspire others. He had a special rapport with young people, keeping his own outlook young and vital an obvious characteristic of his work. Possessed of a highly individualistic philosophy, Likan was an outspoken critic of gimmickry in art. Listings wanted.

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Untitled Portrait of a Family 37x45 Huge Original Painting - Gustav Likan

Gustav Likan

Untitled Portrait of a Family 37x45 Huge

Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed

Size: 32x40 in  | 81x102 cm
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That Girl 14x10 Original Painting - Gustav Likan

Gustav Likan

That Girl 14x10

Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed

Size: 10x6 in  | 24x14 cm
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Flowers 1972 20x25 Original Painting - Gustav Likan

Gustav Likan

Flowers 1972 20x25

Original Painting: Acrylic on Canvas, Hand Signed

Size: 14x19 in  | 36x48 cm
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Girl With Dog 1968 24x20 Original Painting - Gustav Likan

Gustav Likan

Girl With Dog 1968 24x20

Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed

Size: 18x13 in  | 46x33 cm
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Don Quixote 1980 27x31 Original Painting - Gustav Likan

Gustav Likan

Don Quixote 1980 27x31

Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed

Size: 21x24 in  | 53x61 cm
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Mother and Child 40x34 - Huge Original Painting - Gustav Likan

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Mother and Child 40x34 - Huge

Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed

Size: 30x24 in  | 76x61 cm
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Blue Nude 40x34 Huge Original Painting - Gustav Likan

Gustav Likan

Blue Nude 40x34 Huge

Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed

Size: 30x24 in  | 76x61 cm
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Untitled Watercolor 1968 18x20 Original Painting - Gustav Likan

Gustav Likan

Untitled Watercolor 1968 18x20

Original Painting: Watercolor, Hand Signed

Size: 15x12 in  | 38x30 cm
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