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According to the portraits made by Knežević, it can be concluded that
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painter. Knežević is best-known as portraitist, having produced more than 200 portraits, mostly of notable people of his time.
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in 1834, where he actively practices painting until 1844. His work was essential in introducing art to
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He is considered one of the foremost
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