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Schatz, Angelika

*1897 1975†

She studied art at the German Academy. She lived in Paris, Hamburg and Prague. In 1932, she won a gold medal at the Grand Prix, an art show in Paris.  She held exhibitions in Bulgaria and Czechoslovakia. She spent some time in Sofia and became a member of the Bulgarian circle of artists. At the same time, in addition to her career as artist, she began working as an art critic. In 1948, Schatz moved to Israel and settled down in Tel Aviv. She joined the local Association of Artists and Sculptors. Schatz worked in the field of painting.


Sharov, Boris Petrov

*1894 1986†

He obtained a degree in painting from the NAA /1920/ under Prof. Ivan Mrkvička. Portraits, landscapes and still lifes were his preferred genres. His manner was influenced by impressionism.


Shtarkelov, Konstantin Georgiev

*1889 1961†

He obtained a degree in painting from the NAA /1915/ under Prof. Ivan Mrkvička. During the Balkan War, Second Balkan war and WWI, he was appointed as war artist, and over 300 works from that period have been preserved. He painted mainly landscapes and flower, typically with watercolours, establishing a manner of his own in that field. In Bulgaria he established a watercolour school of his own and attracted multiple followers. Watercolour portraits and pencil drawings can also be found in his work.


Shtilyanova, Tsvetana

*1903 1994†

She graduated from the NAA /1928/ under Prof. Dimitar Gyudzhenov. She specialized in Paris /1929-1933/. She was close to the Royal family. A portrait artist, she produced a large number of self-portraits too. She was one of the few masters of pastels. A large number of her works were created abroad, mostly in France. Shtilyanova also painted multiple still lifes with flowers in oils.


Sirak Skitnik| (Panayot Hristov Todorov)

*1883 1943†

He studied painting at the private atelier of E. Zvantseva in Saint Petersburg /1908 – 1912/, where he was taught by L. Bakst, M. Dobruzhinsky and K. Petrov – Vodkin. He directed Radio Sofia /1935 – 1943/. His artistic work was dominated by landscapes and still lifes. He possessed a striking individual style, characterized by heightened sensitivity and expressiveness. The artist was one of the most prominent figures of the 1920s and 30s, who modernized the cultural life of Bulgaria thanks to their European intellectual spirit.


Sotirov, Dimo Sotirov

*1880 1952†

He studied painting at the NAA /1898-1903/ under professors Petko Klisurov and Ivan Angelov. He continued his education in Brussels and Paris /1904 – 1905/ under professors Léon Bonnat and Luc Olivier. He worked mostly in the field of portraiture.


Stanchev, Hristo
(Hristo Stanchev Krusev)

*1870 1950†

He studied painting at the Art Academy in Florence /1891 – 1893/ under professors Guiseppe Charamfi and Barabino. He continued his education at the Art Academy in Munich /1894–1896/ under professors Wilhelm Lindenschmit and Franz Defregger. He produced figural compositions, portraits, landscapes and illustrations. Stanchev was an artist with a striking individual style, noted for his achievements in the sphere of colour-related issues, light and shade and aerial perspective. His works were a reflection of his humanistic and just views on the world.


Stanchev, Kiril

*1906 1988†

He graduated from the NAA under Prof. Nikola Marinov. He produced still lifes and Danube landscapes.


Stanchev, Kiril

*1974 2013†

He graduated from the Sofia Secondary School of Arts. He produced mostly landscapes, juxtaposing light and shade and skillfully handling matter and density.


Stanchev, Nyagul Hristov

*1900 1964†

He obtained a degree in painting from the NAA /1925/ under professors Nikola Ganushev and Nikola Marinov. He produced mostly portraits, landscapes and figural compositions.