Ivan Milew
Iwan Milew , actually Iwan Milew Lalew , Bulgarian Иван Милев , (born February 19, 1897 in Kazanlak , † January 29, 1927 in Sofia ) was a Bulgarian painter.
Life
Milew studied from 1922 to 1925 at the Art Academy in Sofia . He was one of the founders of a national-Bulgarian decorative style. His pictures show motifs from poor rural life and from Bulgarian songs and legends. In addition, he addressed the political debate of his time.
Works (selection)
- All Souls' Day , 1923
- Our mothers always go dressed in black , 1926
- September 1923 , 1926
literature
- Milew, Ivan . In: Taschenlexikon Bulgaria , Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig 1983, page 122.
Web links
Commons : Iwan Milew - Collection of Images, Videos and Audio Files
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Milew, Ivan |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Lalew, Ivan Milew (real name); Милев, Иван (Bulgarian) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bulgarian painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 19, 1897 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kazanlak |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 29, 1927 |
| Place of death | Sofia |