Pavel
Friedrichovich Schwartz

Painter, graphic and theatre artist. He was born in Odessa. Educated at the law faculty of Novorossiysk University (1895 – 1899). In 1903 he went to Paris, where he studied painting at the Academy Vitti. Upon returning to Odessa he worked as an artist in the 1st territorial battalion of the Odessa district (1921). One of the founders of T-VA named after K. Kostandi. Participated in exhibitions of T-VA in 1925 – 1927. During 1923 – 1934 was a scientific Secretary and an expert of the Museum Fund of Odessa. Worked as an artist-designer of the Odessa Opera theatre (from 1926). He took an active part in the rebuilding of the theatre after the fire of 1925. Member Church since 1916. Constantly exhibited T-VA.