Nikola Tanev
1890–1962 · Bulgarian · 12 artworks
Post-ImpressionismImpastoBold brushstrokesVibrant color palettesSimplified formsAtmospheric perspective
artist bio
Nikola Tanev was a prominent Bulgarian painter known for his Post-Impressionist landscapes and cityscapes. He captured the essence of Bulgarian towns and nature with a distinctive use of color and light, contributing significantly to the development of modern Bulgarian art.
what you'll learn
Studying Tanev's work will help students understand how to use color and brushwork to convey atmosphere and emotion in landscape painting. Students can also learn about simplifying forms and capturing the essence of a scene rather than focusing on precise detail.
12 artworks
Street in Sofia
1939
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Red House - Karlovo
1932
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Barja
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Balcic
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Tarnovo
1939
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Untitled
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Карловски двор
1943
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Winter in Innsbruck
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Landscape
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Street in Karlovo
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Karlovsko Palace
1932
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Monastery of St. John of Lake Ohrid
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