Born in Ljubotinj near Cetinje, 27.07.1907, died in Belgrade on 13.02.1974. Petar Lubarda was a Montenegrin Serb painter, considered to be an influential figure on post-war painting in former Yugoslavia. He studied painting in Belgrade and Paris. From 1932 until his death he lived in Belgrade, with exception of period 1946 – 1950 when he was professor at Art School of Herceg Novi. His work is inspired by Montenegrin history and landscape. He won many awards, in Europe, Brazil and on Tokyo Biennale.
Petar Lubarda visited Macedonia in 1948 during his tour around Macedonian and Serbian monasteries.