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(Painter) Henrika Šantel, a Slovenian realist painter, studied at the women's art academy in Munich under renowned artists Friedrich Fehr and Ludwig Schmid-Reutte. She later taught art in Gorizia before moving to Maribor and eventually settling in Ljubljana. Šantel's artistic career navigated the changing political landscapes of Austria-Hungary, Italy, and Yugoslavia, demonstrating her adaptability and dedication to her craft. Her legacy as a painter is defined by her commitment to realism and her significant contributions to the art scene in Slovenia.