Anton Stefanov Mitov

Place: Stara Zagora

Born: 1862

Death: 1930

Biography:

Anton Stefanov Mitov was a Bulgarian painter, art critic, art historian, social activist and corresponding member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. He was born in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria in 1862 and died in Sofia, Bulgaria in 1930.

Early Life and Education

He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze and upon his return to Bulgaria, he worked as a journalist and a teacher. He was one of the co-founders of the National Academy of Arts in Sofia, where he taught art history, drawing and perspective.

Artistic Career

He served two terms as its Director, from 1912 to 1918, and from 1924 to 1927. He was also active in the nation's political and cultural life, making contributions to many newspapers and magazines, and doing book illustrations. He specialized in genre art and portraits, and is considered one of the finest old masters, painters, art-makers, art promoters from the beginning of the 20th century.

Notable Works and Legacy

His paintings express his excitement from the bright lively markets, the bright clothes. A street in Plovdiv is named after him. His brother Georgi was also a well-known painter. For more information about Anton Stefanov Mitov and his works, you can visit Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

• Check out the collection of Bulgarian paintings on Stara Zagora.
• Learn more about Bulgarian artists and their works on Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze.

You can also explore the Tretyakov Gallery, a museum of Russian art, which features an extensive collection of Russian paintings, including works by famous artists such as Isaak Ilyich Levitan and Ivan Aivazovsky. Visit National Academy of Arts for more information.