Chekalov, Vladimir Fedorovich
Vladimir F. Chekalovwas one of the greatest Master Portrait Artists to emerge from the Soviet Era. He captured body language and expression, stopping moments in time. At first glance, viewer connects with subject in various settings: Fishing on the banks of a river; farmers harvesting fields of hay; student and teacher painting en Plein Air; soldiers, and villagers going about their daily activities. Vladimir Chekalov of the 3rd Ukrainian Front created battle scenes, portraits and landscapes that have made their way into art museums and private collections in Russia, United States, England and throughout the world. He is published in various books and catalogues. Chekalov was born July 6, 1922…
Kossenkov, Vassiliy Petrovich
Vassiliy Petrovich Kossenkov takes his place among other renowned Soviet landscape painters such as Efrem I. Zverkov, Nikolai Efimovich Timkov, Vladimir Y. Yukin, and Vladimir Fedorovich Tokarev. These masters are brought together by openness, simplicity and delicacy. The emotional intensity of their paintings is rooted in their tender allegiance to their native land. Kossenkov was born in 1919 in the Smolenski Russian Region, or “Smolenshchina.” His father, who was a master carpenter and well-educated man, taught Kossenkov from childhood a great appreciation for art and beauty. He remained close to nature throughout his life, and traveled extensively throughout Russia, painting on location in all seasons and weather conditions. In 1937…
Semionov, Arseny Nikiforovich
ALEKSANDR MIKHAILOVICH SEMIONOVwas born February 18, 1922 in Torzhok. In 1940 Mr. Aleksandr Semionov graduated from the Tavricheskaya Street Art school in Leningrad. Since 1954 he participated in art exhibitions. Aleksandr Semionov became a member on the LCRAU in 1957. His paintings include landscapes, still life, views of Leningrad and ancient Russian towns. Personal exhibitions in Leningrad in 1987. Paintings by Aleksandr Semionov are in art museums and private collections in Russia and throughout the world. We have several pieces available, a good sampling. Explore artist stories, Russian avant-garde movements, and practical tips for navigating the fine art market—insightful reads for collectors and connoisseurs.
Tkachev, Mikhail Evdokimovich
Mikhail Evdokimovich Tkachevwas born in 1912 in a small town, Kalach, situated deep inside Russia. Ninety years ago Kalach was not even a town – just a beautiful Cossack village on the black soil not far from Voronezh. In spring the town is pink and white with blooming orchards. In summer it looks white as it is so hot at noon that you can hardly see other colors. There is a white-painted hut with blue shutters in Kalach. During the years of the revolution the house accommodated the staff of Budionny, who was one of the main heroes of the Civil War. In this house M. Tkachev spent his childhood…
Tatarinov, German Alexeevich
German Alexeevich Tatarinovwas born on September 26, 1925 in the Village of the Old Crosses, Yaroslavl Province. In 1961 Mr. Tatarinov graduated from the Moscow Printing Institute in the G. Epifanov workshop. Mr. Tatarinov received rigorous training in landscape, still life, and figurative subjects. He received public attention when he began participating in art exhibitions in 1964. He was accepted as a member of the LCRAU (Leningrad Chapter of the Russian Federation Artists Union) in 1972. Then, he was granted a personal exhibition in Leningrad in 1975. He became an Honored Artist of the Russian Federation in 2000. Today, Yaroslavl is a World Heritage Site, and one of the Golden…
Krantz, Vladimir Pavlovich
VLADIMIR PAVLOVICH KRANTZ What forms the essence of the Russian soul? What is dear to every heart? That particular warm feeling towards the wide expanse of harvest fields and the modest birch trees in early spring? The lyrical, contemplative character, which seeks for the response in a simple unpretentious view of native nature? The lyrical landscape is the genre of painting that evokes reciprocal feeling in every Russian, especially if it is done in such brilliant manner as that of Vladimir Krantz. The life itself made him an artist. He was lucky not to be forced painting in an official formal manner, glorifying the socialist labor. The artist simply polished…
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