Yugoslavia, painted in Belgrade and on the Montenegrin Littoral, visited medieval monasteries and was an active presence in the art of the period. In his later years, Celebonovic quoted "My life and work have been determined by my attitude towards Yugoslavia. I have linked the fate of my art with Yugoslav painting. How one grows and attains maturity is a question apart. The influence of French painting upon myself and others is natural enough. After all, who has ever been free from influence? His decorations and awards include: award for painting at the first memorial of Nadežda Petrović in Čačak, the 7th of July award for life achievement, golden plaque for painting at the third triennial of visual arts in Belgrade, Order of brotherhood and unity, Order of merit to the people, Order of labour and Order of the Republic with golden wreath. An exhibition featuring his selected works was opened in the Gallery of SANU in early 2019. See also List of painters from Serbia Serbian art References 1902 births 1986 deaths Artists from Belgrade 20th-century Serbian painters Serbian male painters Yugoslav expatriates in the United Kingdom Yugoslav expatriates in France 20th-century Serbian male artists