Oct 12, 2015
Nadežda Petrović’s 142nd Birthday
Happy Birthday Nadežda Petrović!
Today's doodle commemorates the 142nd birthday of Nadežda Petrović — a
highly acclaimed Serbian impressionist painter. We're celebrating
today, though her exact birthdate isn't completely nailed down. Many
sources, including her family, agree that she was born October, 12th,
1874. But it's been estimated her birthday could be between September to
November, in 1873 or 1876; her tombstone marks her birth on October
9th, 1874. Like her paintings, the details are a little fuzzy, but it's
the bigger picture that makes the greatest impression.
Petrović was born in Serbia, and her paintings are featured in her home country's most prestigious museums, such as the The Pavle Beljanski Memorial Collection.
She's also featured on the Serbian 200 dinar bill. However Petrović's
isn't just one of the best known and important Serbian female painters,
she was also a great humanitarian.
During the Balkan Wars she volunteered as a nurse, battling disease
and suffering to save lives — even putting her own health at risk.
Though she contracted both typhus and cholera, she earned a Medal for
Bravery and the Order of the Red Cross, and volunteered a second time in
World War I. For her immense dedication and incredible contributions to
healing and the arts, we honor her today. Below, you can see how early
versions of this doodle were shaped by her amazing work and life.
Early sketches of Nadežda Petrović highlighting both her artistry and role as a Red Cross nurse.
Concept sketches by Doodler Lydia Nichols
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