kiril iliew zonew
early life and education kiril tsonev, known by his pseudonym kiril iliew zonew, was a bulgarian painter born on january 1, 1896, in kyustendil, bulgaria. he passed away on april 5, 1961, in sofia. zonew's artistic journey began with studies at the state art-industrial school in sofia (1914–1915 and 1919–), followed by further education in vienna and munich. artistic style and contributions zonew was a versatile artist, renowned for hi…
The Lifeline
Scroll through kiril iliew zonew's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups kiril iliew zonew's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.