Aleksandr Mikhailovich Gerasimov (1881 - 1963)

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Aleksandr Mikhailovich Gerasimov

Aleksandr Mikhailovich Gerasimov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Миха́йлович Гера́симов)  was a Russian and Soviet painter, born on August 12, 1881, in Kozlov (now Michurinsk), in the Tambov Governorate of the Russian Empire. He is best recognized for his leading role in promoting socialist realism in visual arts, notably through his portraits of Joseph Stalin and other Soviet leaders​​. Gerasimov's education at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture honed his skills, guided by masters like K.A. Korovin, A.E. Arkhipov, and V.A. Serov. His style, a blend of academic realism with impressionistic influences, vividly depicted the Russian landscape, leaders, and the daily life of the Soviet era​​.

His works, rich in emotionality and composition mastery, span across various themes from state portraits to landscapes and still lifes, showcasing a deep love for the Russian landscape's innate beauty. Gerasimov's contributions to art include not only significant political portraits but also captivating scenes of nature and life in Russia, marked by their emotional depth and vibrant colors. His paintings like "Stalin and Voroshilov in the Kremlin" won him the Stalin Prize in 1941, cementing his status in Soviet art history​​​​.

Gerasimov's artistry extends beyond his political work; his landscapes and portrayals of Russian expanses convey a deep lyrical sentiment, reflecting his profound connection and love for his homeland. His mastery across various mediums—oil, watercolor, gouache, and more—allowed him to explore and express a wide range of subjects, from portraits and landscapes to still lifes, showcasing his versatility and depth as an artist​​.

For those interested in the intersection of art and history, Aleksandr Mikhailovich Gerasimov's work offers a fascinating window into Soviet-era Russia, its leaders, and its landscapes. To stay updated on exhibitions and sales of Gerasimov's works, sign up for updates specifically focused on new product sales and auction events related to this distinguished artist.

Date and place of birt:12 august 1881, Michurinsk, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:23 july 1963, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Russia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Architect, Artist, Educator, Illustrator, Painter, Researcher, Sculptor
Genre:Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Socialist realism, Contemporary art
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Creators Russia

Pyotr Semyonovich Drozhdin (1745 - 1805)
Pyotr Semyonovich Drozhdin
1745 - 1805
Artemy Lavrentievich Ober (1843 - 1917)
Artemy Lavrentievich Ober
1843 - 1917
Vyacheslav Vladimirovich Pakulin (1900 - 1951)
Vyacheslav Vladimirovich Pakulin
1900 - 1951
Israel Aryevich Feinsilberg (1893 - 1942)
Israel Aryevich Feinsilberg
1893 - 1942
Erik Vladimirovich Bulatov (1933)
Erik Vladimirovich Bulatov
1933
Mikhail Pelopidovich Latri (1875 - 1942)
Mikhail Pelopidovich Latri
1875 - 1942
Yulii Yulyevich Blumenthal (1870 - 1944)
Yulii Yulyevich Blumenthal
1870 - 1944
Antoine-Jacques-Jean-Dominique (Yakov Ivanovich) Rachette (1744 - 1809)
Antoine-Jacques-Jean-Dominique (Yakov Ivanovich) Rachette
1744 - 1809
Alexander Andreevich Mukhin (1919 - 1994)
Alexander Andreevich Mukhin
1919 - 1994
Oscar Yakovlevich Rabin (1928 - 2018)
Oscar Yakovlevich Rabin
1928 - 2018
Nina Ivanovna Zhilinskaya (1926 - 1995)
Nina Ivanovna Zhilinskaya
1926 - 1995
Alexander Alekseevich Efimov (1905 - 1964)
Alexander Alekseevich Efimov
1905 - 1964
Ernst Iosifovich Neizvestny (1925 - 2016)
Ernst Iosifovich Neizvestny
1925 - 2016
Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov (1814 - 1841)
Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov
1814 - 1841
Vadim Georgievich Meller (1884 - 1962)
Vadim Georgievich Meller
1884 - 1962
Samuil Grigorievich Nevelshtein (1903 - 1983)
Samuil Grigorievich Nevelshtein
1903 - 1983

Creators Contemporary art

Pavlos Dionyssopoulos (1930 - 2019)
Pavlos Dionyssopoulos
1930 - 2019
Dietrich Klein (1953)
Dietrich Klein
1953
Oscar Murillo (1986)
Oscar Murillo
1986
Pavel Yakovlevich Zaltsman (1912 - 1985)
Pavel Yakovlevich Zaltsman
1912 - 1985
Bernd Kirschner (1980)
Bernd Kirschner
1980
Zheng Chongbin (1961)
Zheng Chongbin
1961
Floris Jespers (1889 - 1965)
Floris Jespers
1889 - 1965
Joan Snyder (1940)
Joan Snyder
1940
Derek Fordjour (1974)
Derek Fordjour
1974
Herta Günther (1934 - 2018)
Herta Günther
1934 - 2018
Nina Pavlovna Polynskaia (1914 - 1989)
Nina Pavlovna Polynskaia
1914 - 1989
Giuseppe Pinot-Gallizio (1902 - 1964)
Giuseppe Pinot-Gallizio
1902 - 1964
Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021)
Elsa Peretti
1940 - 2021
Heribert C. Ottersbach (1960)
Heribert C. Ottersbach
1960
Lázaro Saavedra (1964)
Lázaro Saavedra
1964
Karl Heinz Bohrmann (1928 - 1998)
Karl Heinz Bohrmann
1928 - 1998