Riko Debenjak

Slovene painter and drawer (1908-1987)
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Summary

Riko Debenjak was born on February 8, 1908[1], in Kanal ob Soči[2]. He died on December 26, 1987[3], in Ljubljana[4]. He worked as a painter[5], printmaker[6], and graphic artist[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Child: Božidar Debenjak[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[10], Kingdom of Italy[11], Cisleithania[12]
  • Award received: Prešeren Award[13], Jakopič Award[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Riko Debenjak[16]
  • Family name: Debenjak[17]
  • Given name: Riko[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Slovene[19]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[20]
  • Has works in the collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art[21], National Gallery of Art[22], National Gallery of Canada[23], Museum of Modern Art[24], Museum Arnhem[25], Print Collection[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[27]

FAQs

Where was Riko Debenjak born?

Riko Debenjak was born in Kanal ob Soči[2].

Where did Riko Debenjak die?

Riko Debenjak died in Ljubljana[4].

What did Riko Debenjak do for work?

Riko Debenjak worked as a painter[5], printmaker[6], and graphic artist[7].

What awards did Riko Debenjak receive?

Honors received include Prešeren Award[13] and Jakopič Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Slovenska biografija. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Slovenska biografija. wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . Slovenska biografija. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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