Collection: Nadezda Petrovic

Nadežda Petrović (1873–1915) was a Serbian painter born in Čačak. She received her early education at the women's school of higher education in Belgrade, where she later taught. Petrović then moved to Munich to study with Slovenian artist Anton Ažbe. Her work is associated with Expressionism and Fauvism.

Petrović's oeuvre comprises nearly three hundred oils on canvas, alongside numerous sketches, studies, and watercolors. Her artistic approach incorporated elements of Secession, Symbolism, Impressionism, and Fauvism, with some pieces hinting at abstract art. She was also a pioneer in war photography.

Between 1901 and 1912, Petrović exhibited her work across various European cities. In her later years, she volunteered as a nurse during the Balkan Wars and World War I, ultimately succumbing to typhus in 1915. She received a Medal for Bravery and an Order of the Red Cross for her service.