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…
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…
