Niko Pirosmani

Niko Pirosmani
Pirosmani, 1916
Born
Nikoloz Aslanis Dze Pirosmanashvili

5 May 1862
Died9 April 1918(1918-04-09) (aged 55)
NationalityGeorgian
EducationSelf-taught
Known forPainting
MovementNaïve art
Signature

Nikoláy Aslánovich Pirosmanashvíli (Georgian: ნიკოლოზ ფიროსმანაშვილი) or Niko Pirosmani (Georgian: ნიკო ფიროსმანი),[1] simply referred to as Nikala (ნიკალა Nik’ala; 1862–1918), was a Georgian painter who posthumously rose to prominence. Relatively poor for most of his life, he worked a variety of ordinary jobs. His rustic, everyday scenes are celebrated today for their depiction of the Georgia of Pirosmani's lifetime, and he has become one of the country's most beloved artistic figures.

Niko Pirosmani is alleged to be the inspiration for the male protagonist portrayed in the Russian song Million Roses.[2][3]

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  2. ^ "Actress Marguerite, 1909, 94×12 cm by Niko Pirosmani (Pirosmanashvili): History, Analysis & Facts".
  3. ^ "Complete mystery and marvellous enigma of Niko Pirosmani works". 22 January 2019.