Andrija Maurović
Andrija Maurović (Croatian pronunciation: [ǎndrija maǔːroʋit͡ɕ]; 29 March 1901 – 2 September 1981) was a renowned comic book author, often called the father of Croatian and Yugoslav comics. He is mostly known for his Stari Mačak (Old Mickey, Old Cat) series, published mostly during the 30s, eventually becoming a nickname for the author himself.
| Andrija Maurović | |
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Andrija Maurović | |
| Born | 29 March 1901 Muo, Kingdom of Dalmatia, Austria-Hungary (now Muo, Montenegro) |
| Died | 2 September 1981 (aged 80) Zagreb, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia (now Zagreb, Croatia) |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Area(s) | Writer, Artist |
He was born in Muo near Kotor in the Kingdom of Dalmatia (today in Montenegro) to a family of mixed background, eventually enrolling at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb and subsequently pursuing his career as an illustrator and comic book creator for the local publications. Together with other writers and artists, he founded the comics magazine "Mickey Strip" in 1937, where much of his work was serialized. He is known for his realistic, rough style, utilizing black and white contrasts and dynamic flow through the use of perspectives.