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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Creators Russia

Aleksey Il'ich Kravchenko (1889 - 1940)
Aleksey Il'ich Kravchenko
1889 - 1940
Pavel Ivanovich Basmanov (1906 - 1993)
Pavel Ivanovich Basmanov
1906 - 1993
Feodosy Fedorovich Shchedrin (1751 - 1825)
Feodosy Fedorovich Shchedrin
1751 - 1825
Alexander Fedorovich Gaush (1873 - 1947)
Alexander Fedorovich Gaush
1873 - 1947
Sergey Timofeyevich Konenkov (1874 - 1971)
Sergey Timofeyevich Konenkov
1874 - 1971
Liubov Mikhailovna Kholina (1918 - 1998)
Liubov Mikhailovna Kholina
1918 - 1998
Ivan Choultse (1874 - 1939)
Ivan Choultse
1874 - 1939
Lyubov Sergeyevna Popova (1889 - 1924)
Lyubov Sergeyevna Popova
1889 - 1924
Albert Bredow (1828 - 1899)
Albert Bredow
1828 - 1899
Otto Friedrich Theodor von Möller (1812 - 1874)
Otto Friedrich Theodor von Möller
1812 - 1874
Anna von Wahl (1861 - 1938)
Anna von Wahl
1861 - 1938
Nikolai Benois (1901 - 1988)
Nikolai Benois
1901 - 1988
Vladimir Efimovich Dubosarskii (1964)
Vladimir Efimovich Dubosarskii
1964
Olga Alexandrovna Sorokina (1969)
Olga Alexandrovna Sorokina
1969
Stefano Torelli (1712 - 1784)
Stefano Torelli
1712 - 1784
Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray (1848 - 1886)
Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray
1848 - 1886

Creators Avant-garde

Otari Zakharovich Kandaurov (1937)
Otari Zakharovich Kandaurov
1937
Eric Strauss (1962)
Eric Strauss
1962
Lajos Kassák (1887 - 1967)
Lajos Kassák
1887 - 1967
Otto Tschumi (1904 - 1985)
Otto Tschumi
1904 - 1985
Xavier Timoteo Martínez (1869 - 1943)
Xavier Timoteo Martínez
1869 - 1943
Eylert Spars (1903 - 1984)
Eylert Spars
1903 - 1984
Morris Adrian Grant (1929 - 2004)
Morris Adrian Grant
1929 - 2004
Tillman Kaiser (1972)
Tillman Kaiser
1972
Léo Gausson (1860 - 1944)
Léo Gausson
1860 - 1944
Merce Cunningham (1919 - 2019)
Merce Cunningham
1919 - 2019
Antonio Maro (1928)
Antonio Maro
1928
Jan Nieuwenhuys (1922 - 1986)
Jan Nieuwenhuys
1922 - 1986
Robert Wilson (1941)
Robert Wilson
1941
Gabriella Porpora (1942)
Gabriella Porpora
1942
Olja Ivanjicki (1931 - 2009)
Olja Ivanjicki
1931 - 2009
Vadim Moiseevich Rokhlin (1937 - 1985)
Vadim Moiseevich Rokhlin
1937 - 1985