Spirit and Matter
1922
80.0 x 40.0 cm
National Gallery of Bulgaria
andrei nikolov (1878-1959) (1878 – 1959)
Discover Andrei Nikolov, a Bulgarian neoclassical & symbolist sculptor. Known for his poetic marble works exploring spirit & matter, see ‘Mother’ & more.
National Gallery of Bulgaria (Sofia, Bulgaria)
Discover Atanas Yaranov's impactful Bulgarian art! Known for impactful imagery & volume, his paintings reflect heritage & evoke emotion.
Andrey Nikolov is the major representative of neoclassical and symbolist European influence on Bulgarian sculpture from the early 20th century. While Bulgarian sculpture made its first attempts, his art became a model for European form and vision in sculpture. The statues, created when he studied and lived in Paris and Rome, had accumulated the atmosphere of these centers of European culture.
About this artwork
- Title: Spirit and Matter
- Artist: andrei nikolov (1878-1959)
- Year: 1922
- Original dimensions: 80.0 x 40.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: National Gallery of Bulgaria
- Color palette: Pastels
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose