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

Sergei Ivanovich Osipov (1915 - 1985)
Sergei Ivanovich Osipov
1915 - 1985
Feodosy Ivanovich Yanenko (1762 - 1809)
Feodosy Ivanovich Yanenko
1762 - 1809
Nadezhda Leontievna (Nadia) Benois (1896 - 1975)
Nadezhda Leontievna (Nadia) Benois
1896 - 1975
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid (1783 - 1844)
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid
1783 - 1844
Nikolay Nikolaevich Kondakov (1908 - 1999)
Nikolay Nikolaevich Kondakov
1908 - 1999
Valentina Petrovna Tsvetkova (1917 - 2007)
Valentina Petrovna Tsvetkova
1917 - 2007
Kapitolina Alexeevna Rumiantseva (1925 - 2002)
Kapitolina Alexeevna Rumiantseva
1925 - 2002
Anatoly Vasilyevich Lunacharsky (1875 - 1933)
Anatoly Vasilyevich Lunacharsky
1875 - 1933
Aleksandr Yakovlevich Golovin (1863 - 1930)
Aleksandr Yakovlevich Golovin
1863 - 1930
Karl von Kügelgen (1772 - 1832)
Karl von Kügelgen
1772 - 1832
Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi (1842 - 1910)
Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi
1842 - 1910
Vladimir Vasilyevich Lebedev (1891 - 1967)
Vladimir Vasilyevich Lebedev
1891 - 1967
Lazare Osipovich Volovick (1902 - 1977)
Lazare Osipovich Volovick
1902 - 1977
Ivan Tarasovich Sandyrev (1932 - 2002)
Ivan Tarasovich Sandyrev
1932 - 2002
Antoine-Jacques-Jean-Dominique (Yakov Ivanovich) Rachette (1744 - 1809)
Antoine-Jacques-Jean-Dominique (Yakov Ivanovich) Rachette
1744 - 1809
Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld (1878 - 1973)
Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld
1878 - 1973

Creators Avant-garde

Karina Ivanovna Nelius (1903 - 1992)
Karina Ivanovna Nelius
1903 - 1992
Steve Reich (1936)
Steve Reich
1936
Jeanne Rij-Rousseau (1870 - 1956)
Jeanne Rij-Rousseau
1870 - 1956
Charles Camoin (1879 - 1965)
Charles Camoin
1879 - 1965
Sergei Afrika Bugaev (1966)
Sergei Afrika Bugaev
1966
Anita Catarina Malfatti (1889 - 1964)
Anita Catarina Malfatti
1889 - 1964
Ivan Albertovich Puni (1894 - 1956)
Ivan Albertovich Puni
1894 - 1956
Jean Crotti (1878 - 1958)
Jean Crotti
1878 - 1958
Werner Lange (1888 - 1955)
Werner Lange
1888 - 1955
Elena Liessner-Blomberg (1897 - 1978)
Elena Liessner-Blomberg
1897 - 1978
Bahman Mohassess (1931 - 2010)
Bahman Mohassess
1931 - 2010
Enrico Prampolini (1894 - 1956)
Enrico Prampolini
1894 - 1956
Reinhold Zulkowski (1899 - 1966)
Reinhold Zulkowski
1899 - 1966
Pateria (Pateriya) Ramesh (1937 - 1987)
Pateria (Pateriya) Ramesh
1937 - 1987
Mikhail Fedorovich Andrienko-Nechytailo (1894 - 1982)
Mikhail Fedorovich Andrienko-Nechytailo
1894 - 1982
Lothar Fischer (1933 - 2004)
Lothar Fischer
1933 - 2004