Virgil Meneghello Dinčić (1876–1944) was a Croatian

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and art teacher. He is best known as a member of the school of Split caricaturists, but also painted scenes of Croatian life.

Life

Dinčić was born 19 March 1876 in

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. He was an active member of the Split literary and artistic club, together with

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, Josip Lalić, and Ante Katunarić. With Katunarić, he contributed to '' Duje Balavac'', a popular magazine known for its social and political satire. His pupils included painter Marino Tartaglia. Dinčić exhibited his works as a part of

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at International Exhibition of Art of 1911.

Gallery

File:Gajo Bulat cropped facingright.jpg, Portrait of

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Digital versions of ''Duje Balavac''
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