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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Tatyana Isidorovna Rusakova (1903 - 1972)
Tatyana Isidorovna Rusakova
1903 - 1972
Piotr Petrovich Belousov (1912 - 1989)
Piotr Petrovich Belousov
1912 - 1989
Konstantin Ivanovich Finogenov (1902 - 1989)
Konstantin Ivanovich Finogenov
1902 - 1989
Vilyo Johannes Koyo (1891 - 1966)
Vilyo Johannes Koyo
1891 - 1966
Nikolay Nikolayevich Volodimirov (1910 - 2006)
Nikolay Nikolayevich Volodimirov
1910 - 2006
Mikhail Ivanovich Kurzin (1888 - 1957)
Mikhail Ivanovich Kurzin
1888 - 1957
Georgy Ivanovich Motovilov (1892 - 1963)
Georgy Ivanovich Motovilov
1892 - 1963
Sergey Semyonovich Voroshilov (1864 - 1912)
Sergey Semyonovich Voroshilov
1864 - 1912
Eugen Taube (1860 - 1913)
Eugen Taube
1860 - 1913
Sergey Andreevich Geta (1951)
Sergey Andreevich Geta
1951
Ivan Semyonovich Chuikov (1935 - 2020)
Ivan Semyonovich Chuikov
1935 - 2020
Ippolit Vasilevich Sokolov (1902 - 1974)
Ippolit Vasilevich Sokolov
1902 - 1974
Isaac Soyer (1902 - 1981)
Isaac Soyer
1902 - 1981
Kapiton Stepanovich Pavlov (1792 - 1842)
Kapiton Stepanovich Pavlov
1792 - 1842
Natan Vengrov (1894 - 1962)
Natan Vengrov
1894 - 1962
Fyodor (Theodore) Igorevich Stravinsky (Strawinsky) (1907 - 1989)
Fyodor (Theodore) Igorevich Stravinsky (Strawinsky)
1907 - 1989

Creators Contemporary art

Dick De Groot (1920 - 2019)
Dick De Groot
1920 - 2019
Sjer Jacobs (1963)
Sjer Jacobs
1963
Tom Hartwig (1947)
Tom Hartwig
1947
Andrej Ajdic (1937 - 2022)
Andrej Ajdic
1937 - 2022
Melvin Day (1923 - 2016)
Melvin Day
1923 - 2016
Héctor Julio Bernabó (Carybé) (1911 - 1997)
Héctor Julio Bernabó (Carybé)
1911 - 1997
Gisela Beker (1932 - 2015)
Gisela Beker
1932 - 2015
Bernard Schultze (1915 - 2005)
Bernard Schultze
1915 - 2005
Jordi Pagans i Monsalvatje (1932 - 2017)
Jordi Pagans i Monsalvatje
1932 - 2017
Li Songsong (1973)
Li Songsong
1973
Wilhelm Sasnal (1972)
Wilhelm Sasnal
1972
Franz Hitzler (1946)
Franz Hitzler
1946
Sándor Ziffer (1880 - 1962)
Sándor Ziffer
1880 - 1962
Delcy Morelos (1967)
Delcy Morelos
1967
Boris Mikhailovich Nemensky (1922)
Boris Mikhailovich Nemensky
1922
Jens Søndergaard (1895 - 1957)
Jens Søndergaard
1895 - 1957
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