Andrei Nikolov
Andrej Nikolow , actually Andrej Nikolow Starosselski ( Bulgarian Андрей Николов Староселски , born April 29, 1878 in Wraza , † December 17, 1959 in Sofia ) was a Bulgarian sculptor .
Life
Nikolow studied from 1903 to 1907 at the Academy of Arts in Paris . From 1910 he worked as a professor at the Art Academy in Sofia. From 1914 to 1927 he lived in Rome .
In many of the marble sculptures he made, he devoted himself to the theme of motherhood . In addition, he created monumental works and busts of well-known personalities. Nikolow was awarded the Dimitrov Prize.
Works (selection)
- Fani , 1906
- Sleeping child , 1916
- Mother , 1924
- Mother's Kiss , 1926
- The Soviet soldier on watch for peace , 1950
- Mother , 1950
literature
- Nikolov, Andrei . In: Taschenlexikon Bulgaria , Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig 1983, page 133.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Nikolov, Andrei |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Nikolov Starosselsky, Andrei (full name); Староселски, Андрей Николов (Bulgarian) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bulgarian sculptor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 29, 1878 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Wraza |
| DATE OF DEATH | 17th December 1959 |
| Place of death | Sofia |