Gutman (Gutmann) Naftoliy Solomonovich (b. 25 February 1938, Daugavpils) — graphic artist.

Naftoliy Gutman graduated from the Graphic Arts Department of the Latvian State Academy of Arts in 1963, completing a diploma series of etchings titled “Portraits of Young Builders” under the direction of A. Apinis. From 1963 onward, he participated in numerous group exhibitions, and in 1968 he was admitted to the Artists’ Union. His work in graphic arts encompasses still lifes and landscapes imbued with romanticism and emotional depth. He is particularly noted for his self‑portraits, crafted with technical finesse and self‑ironic character. In 1991, he held a solo exhibition in Italy, which received critical acclaim.

Reference: Mākslas un arhitektūra. Biogrāfijas. Rīga: Latvijas enciklopēdijas, 1995, p. 189.

According to the Register of Artists of the Russian Empire, his full name is recorded as Gutman Naftoliy Solomonovich, born 25 February 1938. http://artunion.ru/painters/2-04-3.htm