Aleksandr Evgenevich Iakovlev (1887 - 1938)

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Aleksandr Evgenevich Iakovlev

Aleksandr Evgenevich Iakovlev (Russian: Александр Евгеньевич Яковлев), a Russian painter, graphic artist, and designer, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his unique blend of classical and orientalist styles. Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in 1887, Iakovlev was part of the vibrant Russian artistic community that contributed significantly to the neo-classical and orientalist movements. His extensive travels across Mongolia, China, Japan, Africa, Syria, Iran, and Afghanistan enriched his art, leading to a prolific output of portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and figure compositions that combined elements of Italian Renaissance with Russian Primitivism.

Iakovlev's early involvement with the Mir Iskusstva exhibition in 1915 showcased his talent but also highlighted the mixed reactions from critics and the Academy of Arts, signaling his departure from traditional academic confines. His scholarship to study in the Far East and subsequent travels profoundly influenced his work, as seen in his orientalist paintings and ethnographic drawings. This period of exploration culminated in his significant contributions as an official artist on the Citroën expeditions across Central Africa and Asia, where he captured the essence of the diverse cultures he encountered.

His works, such as "Three Women in a Box at the Theatre" and his participation in designing the Prival Komediantov artistic cabaret, exemplify his mastery of merging traditional subjects with a modernist touch. Serving as the Director of the Painting Department at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, between 1934 and 1937, Iakovlev influenced the art scene beyond the Russian borders before his death in Paris in 1938.

Iakovlev's legacy is preserved in museums and galleries worldwide, celebrating his contributions to bridging cultures through art. His ability to document his travels and experiences in such a vivid and artistic manner has left a lasting impact on the appreciation of cultural diversity in the art world.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Aleksandr Evgenevich Iakovlev's works represent a convergence of classical artistry and exploratory zeal, making them highly sought after. His pieces not only capture the beauty of the subjects he portrayed but also serve as a window into the cultures and landscapes that inspired him.

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Date and place of birt:13 june 1887, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:12 may 1938, Paris, France
Nationality:Russia, France, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Graphic artist, Painter
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva
Genre:Landscape painting, Mythological painting, Portrait
Art style:Expressionism, Realism, Neoclassicism, Contemporary art, Symbolism

Creators Russia

Luidzhi (Lyudvig Osipovich) Prematstsi (1814 - 1891)
Luidzhi (Lyudvig Osipovich) Prematstsi
1814 - 1891
Evstafy Efimovich Bernardsky (1819 - 1889)
Evstafy Efimovich Bernardsky
1819 - 1889
Yaroslav Igorevich Krestovsky (1925 - 2004)
Yaroslav Igorevich Krestovsky
1925 - 2004
Aleksandr Dmitrievich Aref'ev (1931 - 1978)
Aleksandr Dmitrievich Aref'ev
1931 - 1978
Vasily Ivanovich Surikov (1848 - 1916)
Vasily Ivanovich Surikov
1848 - 1916
Jacques Chapiro (1887 - 1972)
Jacques Chapiro
1887 - 1972
Kapiton Stepanovich Pavlov (1792 - 1842)
Kapiton Stepanovich Pavlov
1792 - 1842
Alexei Nikolaevich Borisov (1889 - 1937)
Alexei Nikolaevich Borisov
1889 - 1937
Joseph Natanovich Zisman (1914 - 2004)
Joseph Natanovich Zisman
1914 - 2004
Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Klykov (1939 - 2006)
Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Klykov
1939 - 2006
Lidia Alexandrovna Milova (1925 - 2006)
Lidia Alexandrovna Milova
1925 - 2006
Vitaly Georgievich Yablonovsky-Snadzsky (1928)
Vitaly Georgievich Yablonovsky-Snadzsky
1928
Oleg Alexandrovich Zinger (1910 - 1998)
Oleg Alexandrovich Zinger
1910 - 1998
Mikhail Davidovich Natarevich (1907 - 1979)
Mikhail Davidovich Natarevich
1907 - 1979
Ivan Ivanovich Terebenev (1780 - 1815)
Ivan Ivanovich Terebenev
1780 - 1815
Michał Kulesza (1799 - 1863)
Michał Kulesza
1799 - 1863

Creators Contemporary art

Adolf Herbst (1909 - 1983)
Adolf Herbst
1909 - 1983
José de Guimarães (1939)
José de Guimarães
1939
Edmond de Schampheleer (1824 - 1899)
Edmond de Schampheleer
1824 - 1899
Emanuel Otto Hahn (1881 - 1957)
Emanuel Otto Hahn
1881 - 1957
Miriam Schapiro (1923 - 2015)
Miriam Schapiro
1923 - 2015
Trey Abdella (1994)
Trey Abdella
1994
Jim Nutt (1938)
Jim Nutt
1938
Alfred Jacques Verwee (1838 - 1895)
Alfred Jacques Verwee
1838 - 1895
Henry Wilmer Bannarn (1910 - 1965)
Henry Wilmer Bannarn
1910 - 1965
Ghada Amer (1963)
Ghada Amer
1963
Pavel Andreyevich Fedotov (1815 - 1852)
Pavel Andreyevich Fedotov
1815 - 1852
Philippe Dereux (1918 - 2001)
Philippe Dereux
1918 - 2001
Larry Fink (1941 - 2023)
Larry Fink
1941 - 2023
Birgit Brenner (1964)
Birgit Brenner
1964
Alan Reynolds (1926 - 2014)
Alan Reynolds
1926 - 2014
Karoy Patko (1895 - 1941)
Karoy Patko
1895 - 1941
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