Alexander Alexandrovich Osmerkin (1892 - 1953)

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Alexander Alexandrovich Osmerkin

Alexander Alexandrovich Osmerkin (Russian: Александр Александрович Осмёркин) was a Russian avant-garde artist celebrated for his contributions to the development of Russian art in the early 20th century. His journey into the arts was deeply influenced by his childhood exposure to art and literature, which was nurtured by his family and the artistic environment of Moscow, where he later moved to study and work. Osmerkin's early fascination with the works of great artists like Vrubel and his admiration for Pushkin's poetry significantly shaped his artistic development​​.

Throughout his career, Osmerkin was an influential figure in the Russian avant-garde movement, closely associated with the "Jack of Diamonds" group. His work displayed a vibrant expression of color and form, which he explored alongside notable contemporaries such as Ilya Mashkov and Pyotr Konchalovsky. Osmerkin's versatility spanned painting, graphic art, stage design, and art teaching, leaving a lasting impact on the Soviet art scene. His dedication to art education saw him teaching at prestigious institutions like VKhUTEMAS and the Surikov Institute of Fine Arts in Moscow, influencing a generation of artists​​​​.

Despite facing significant challenges during the Stalin era, including accusations of formalism and a ban from teaching and exhibiting, Osmerkin's creative spirit remained undiminished. He continued to produce a vast body of work, including over 700 pieces, ranging from landscapes to still lifes, which are now housed in major Russian museums like the Tretyakov Gallery, the Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow, and the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Alexander Alexandrovich Osmerkin's work represents a critical link in the evolution of Russian avant-garde art, offering insights into the cultural and political landscape of early 20th-century Russia. His legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences, underscored by his profound influence on his students and the broader artistic community.

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Date and place of birt:8 december 1892, Kropyvnytskyi, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:25 june 1953, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Graphic artist, Painter
Art school / group:Knave of Diamonds
Genre:Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Avant-garde
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Mikhail Vsevolodovich Ivanov (1927 - 2000)
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Nikas Safronov (1956)
Nikas Safronov
1956
Nikolai Ivanovich Istselennov (1891 - 1981)
Nikolai Ivanovich Istselennov
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Karl Fedorovich Gun (1831 - 1877)
Karl Fedorovich Gun
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Yaroslav Sergeevich Nikolaev (1899 - 1978)
Yaroslav Sergeevich Nikolaev
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Mikhail Osipovich Mikeshin (1835 - 1896)
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Vladimir Donatovich Orlovsky (1842 - 1914)
Vladimir Donatovich Orlovsky
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Evgeny Goryunov
1944 - 1994
Simon Lissim (1900 - 1981)
Simon Lissim
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Solomon Samsonovich Boim (1899 - 1978)
Solomon Samsonovich Boim
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Anatoly Nikolaevich Proshkin (1907 - 1986)
Anatoly Nikolaevich Proshkin
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Richard Brompton (1734 - 1783)
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Pavel Yakovlevich Pavlinov (1881 - 1966)
Pavel Yakovlevich Pavlinov
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Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli (1934)
Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli
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Hans-Hendrik Grimmling
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Nataliya Georgiyevna (Nathalie) Parain
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Osip Maksimovich Brik
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Oleg Sergeyevich Prokofiev (1928 - 1998)
Oleg Sergeyevich Prokofiev
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Mirko Basaldella (1910 - 1969)
Mirko Basaldella
1910 - 1969
Karl Hermann Haupt (1904 - 1983)
Karl Hermann Haupt
1904 - 1983
John Goodwin Lyman (1886 - 1967)
John Goodwin Lyman
1886 - 1967
Elena Genrikhovna Guro (1877 - 1913)
Elena Genrikhovna Guro
1877 - 1913
John Ferren (1905 - 1970)
John Ferren
1905 - 1970
Gerald Hugh Tyrwhitt-Wilson Berners (1883 - 1950)
Gerald Hugh Tyrwhitt-Wilson Berners
1883 - 1950
Dóra Maurer (1937)
Dóra Maurer
1937
Alfred Kingsley Lawrence (1893 - 1975)
Alfred Kingsley Lawrence
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Mikhail Matveevich Shvartsman (1926 - 1997)
Mikhail Matveevich Shvartsman
1926 - 1997
Valery Vladimirovich Vatenin (1933 - 1977)
Valery Vladimirovich Vatenin
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