Focus on The arrival of Emperor Dušan in Dubrovnik and discuss the Reception.
The image caused controversy in the Serbian public. The debate on the topic of valorisation of Murat's work was led by Božidar Nikolajević, Simo Matavulj and Miloje Vasić. Nikolajevic considered that Tsar Dušan was portrayed inadequately as an energetic person who ruled the Balkans. He also criticised the appearance of the crown of Tsar Dušan and the color used. Simo Matavulj replied to Nikolajević and defended Murat's work, stating that he used historical records of Stojan Novaković and Ivo Vojnović, as well as archaeological research by Dragutin Milutinović and Mihailo Valtrović. Miloje Vasić added to the controversy, noting the impossibility of combining a theme worthy of historical painting with modern painterly expressions.In his critique, Bogdan Popović expressed himself positively about the work. The painting was exhibited in the Serbian pavilion at the World's Fair in Paris in 1900, where it received a positive reception and Murat was awarded a bronze medal. After the success of the exhibition, the negative criticism of the painting ceased. Milan Kašanin and Dejan Medaković noticed the balancing of older traditions and academic postulates in action. The arrival of Emperor Dušan in Dubrovnik is considered to be Murat's most famous painting.
Dubrovnik Balkans Mihailo Valtrović Emperor Dušan Milan Kašanin Simo Matavulj Stojan Novaković Ivo Vojnović Miloje Vasić the Balkans Bogdan Popović Dejan Medaković