Andrianov, Piotr
Piotr Nikolaevich Andrianov 1916-1995 Piotr Nikolaevich Andrianov is an outstanding example of the best type of Soviet Era painting. He was born in Moscow in 1916 to the family of a workman. He finished elementary school and went to vocational college at an engine factory where he later became an engine repairman. His family of six depended on young Piotr and his father to be the breadwinners. But Piotr was eager to draw and began attending painting courses in the evenings. Once his tutor visited Piotr’s mother and told her that her son was a gifted painter and his talent needed to be nurtured. He advised her to let him…
Maevsky, Dimitry
Dmitry Ivanovich Maevskywas born May 17, 1917 in Petrograd (Saint Petersburg; Leningrad), Russia. From 1937-1939 Mr. Maevsky studied at the Repin Institute of Arts. He enrolled in the art workshop and studio headed by the famous Isaak Brodsky. Under Brodsky’s tutelage, he learned painting in the very best naturalistic tradition of Russian Landscape, inspired particularly by Isaac Levitan and other Masters of the late nineteenth century Russian School. Mr. Brodsky’s other notable pupils included Nikolai Timkov, Alexander Laktionov, Yuri Neprintsev, Piotr Belousov, Piotr Vasiliev, Mikhail Kozell and others. Mr. Maevsky’s extensive art education also included studying in the art workshops and studios of Piotr Buchkin, regarded as one of the…
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…
Piotr Adrianov – Who was he?
Piotr Andrianov’s artistic journey was marked by a deep connection to nature and a commitment to portraying the beauty of the world around him. His paintings often captured serene landscapes, rural scenes, and intimate moments of everyday life with a sense of tranquility and harmony. Despite the political climate of his time, Andrianov chose to focus on timeless themes rather than overtly political subjects, reflecting his personal values and artistic integrity. Throughout his career, Andrianov’s work evolved, showcasing a mastery of light, color, and composition that drew viewers into his peaceful and contemplative scenes. His dedication to capturing the essence of nature and human experience resonated with audiences, earning him…
Peredwishniki Movement: Realism and Social Commentary
The Russian art of the second half of the 19th century was marked by critical democratic and social realism. In 1870, the cooperative was established for “Peredwishniki” (Wanderer) exhibitions, which led to the prominence of realism. The influence of “Peredwishniki” on society, art, and politics was significant. The innovations of artists from the late 1880s to the early 1890s further emphasized realism. The impressionism of the Moscow School became prominent and persisted despite socialist persecution until the end of the 20th century. From the 1890s, symbolism began to emerge in Russian art, exemplified by artists like Mikhail Wrubel, acquiring a national character. The main characteristics of the Peredvizhniki movement included…
