Apcar Baltazar

Apcar Baltazar studied at Bucharest National University of Arts. Training under George Demetrescu-Mirea and Alexandru Tzigara-Samurcaș is recorded. The recorded working language is Romanian. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are prose, monograph and essay. Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Edward Burne-Jones and Gustave Moreau are recorded as an influence. Works named in the authority record are Durus arator, Lumânărică death, The vagrants, By Mrs. Work by Apcar Baltazar is recorded in the collections of National Museum of Art of Romania.

• Name — Apcar Baltazar • Born — 26 February 1880 • Birthplace — Bucharest, Romania • Died — 26 September 1909 • Place of death — Bucharest, Kingdom of Romania • Known for — painter, art critic, essayist, illustrator, muralist, ceramist • Training — * Bucharest National University of Arts • George Demetrescu Mirea • Alexandru Tzigara-Samurcaş • Movement — Realism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, Symbolism, Art Nouveau

He was born into a family of shopkeepers. From 1891 to 1896, he attended the "Cantemir Vodă" Gymnasium, where he received high grades in his drawing classes. • Illustration — Self-portrait on a palette After winning a scholarship competition at the "National School of Fine Arts" (now known as the Bucharest National University of Arts), he studied with George Demetrescu Mirea and graduated in 1901. He also made the acquaintance of art historian Alexandru Tzigara-Samurcaș, who introduced him to Romanian folk art. Over the next year, he applied twice at the "Ministry of Religion and Public Instruction" for a scholarship to study abroad, but was denied both times. In 1903, he had his first showing at an exhibition held by "Tinerimea artistică" (Artistic Youth). That same year saw the beginning of a journal called Voința națională (The National Will) where his friends Ilarie Chendi and Emil Gârleanu gave him critical exposure. He also worked as a clerk for a year at the above-mentioned Ministry before tendering his resignation. From 1904 to 1905, he became a contributor to his friends' journal. In 1907, he had his first solo exhibition at the Sala Ateneului. He also began working as a regular columnist for the magazine Viața Românească, where he wrote about the art industry, art education, trends in style and other topics. He also wrote articles for the journal Convorbiri Literare (Literary Talk). Later that year, he entered a contest for a position in the decorative arts department at the School of Fine Arts, but his works were stolen the day before judging and he had to withdraw. In 1909, his former employers at the Ministry of Religion sent him to Horezu Monastery to study the condition of its art works and write a report for the "Bulletin of the Historical Monuments Commission". He was preparing to do further studies on other historical monuments and travel to Paris to research methods of restoration, but died of an unspecified heart ailment. A major retrospective of his work was held at the National Museum of Art of Romania to celebrate his birth centennial in 1980.

Apcar Baltazar was recorded at birth as Apcar. He also worked under the names Spiridon Antonescu and Ioan Grozea. The authorities additionally record the headings Abgar Gaspari Baltazar, Spiridon Antonescu, Apgar Baltazar, Ioan Grozea and Abcar Baltazar. His recorded language was Romanian. His recorded confession was Eastern Orthodox Church.

Apcar Baltazar is recorded as painter, art critic, essayist, illustrator and muralist. Work and production. Works recorded as notable number 7: Durus arator, Lumânărică death, The vagrants, By Mrs. Popescu, Byzantine princess, Lady Ruxandra and His head Moţoc want it! His recorded genres are prose, monograph and essay.