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…
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…
Leningrad School of Painting
On our websites you will find many paintings you may recognize as works of art inspired by The Leningrad School of Painting (Russian: Ленинградская школа живописи). This refers to a group of Soviet painters, who from 1930 to 1950 founded in Leningrad the Reformed Imperial Academy of Fine Arts, unified by the Leningrad Union of Soviet artists. The history of the Leningrad School covers the period from early 1930 to early 1990s. It’s appearance was the result of the conflict resolution and reflect predominant trends in the development of Soviet art and artisanship at the turn of the 1920-1930s. It was accelerated in April 1932 by political offices of the Central Committee of the Communist Party…
Russian Painters
The traditional Russian painting is one of the world’s most important schools of thought. Through generations, artists and artists’ ideas of teachers have been passed on to students. To this day, Russia produces outstanding works in technical perfection and with love for the subject. This generally acknowledged high quality of traditional Russian painting is all the more amazing considering the fact that icons were created exclusively in this country for more than 800 years. With the opening to the west at the time of Peter the Great, the timid transition from egg-tempered wood on wood to the oil painting on canvas took place in the first foremost portraits. But it was…
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…
Russian Painters
Moskow School of Painting The traditional Russian painting is one of the world’s most important schools of thought. Through generations, artists and artists’ ideas of teachers have been passed on to students. To this day, Russia produces outstanding works in technical perfection and with love for the subject. This generally acknowledged high quality of traditional Russian painting is all the more amazing considering the fact that icons were created exclusively in this country for more than 800 years. With the opening to the west at the time of Peter the Great, the timid transition from egg-tempered wood on wood to the oil painting on canvas took place in the first foremost…
