Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Murashko (1875 - 1919)

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Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Murashko

Oleksandr A. Murashko (Russian: Александр Александрович Мурашко) was a prominent artist of Russian and Ukrainian descent, renowned for his profound contributions to painting and art education. Born on August 26, 1875 in Kiev, Murashko's journey in art began at the prestigious St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, after which he honed his skills in Europe, including Paris and Munich. His determination led to the founding of the Kiev Art Academy, a milestone in the history of Ukrainian culture.

Murashko's art is characterized by a vivid depiction of light and shadow, a technique he honed during his acquaintance with Impressionism in Paris.  His preference to paint intimate acquaintances rather than commissioned portraits added an individuality that resonated deeply with the art community. Despite his tragic death in 1919, Murashko's legacy lives on, notably through a special room in the National Art Museum of Ukraine and a monument on a Ukrainian bank coin in 2015, highlighting his cultural significance.

Characterized by a unique blend of realism and impressionism, his work reflected his deep connection to his roots and keen observation of light and life. The tragic end of his life, victimized by political upheaval, cut short a promising career, but his influence on Ukrainian art remains indelible.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Oleksandr A. Murashko's works represent not only aesthetic beauty, but also a rich historical narrative. His paintings are a testament to the resilience and creativity of an artist who has overcome the complexities of cultural identity through his art. To keep abreast of new sales and auction events featuring Murashko's work, we invite you to subscribe for updates. With this subscription, you will always be aware of all events related to this outstanding artist and will celebrate his enduring legacy in the art world.

Date and place of birt:26 august 1875, Kiev, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:14 june 1919, Kiev, Ukraine
Nationality:Ukraine
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Educator, Graphic artist, Painter, Public figure
Genre:Genre art, Portrait
Art style:Impressionism, Realism
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Creators Ukraine

Gleb Aleksandrovich Savinov (1915 - 2000)
Gleb Aleksandrovich Savinov
1915 - 2000
Ivan Petrovich Kavaleridze (1887 - 1978)
Ivan Petrovich Kavaleridze
1887 - 1978
Nikolai Alexandrovich Sergeev (1855 - 1919)
Nikolai Alexandrovich Sergeev
1855 - 1919
Boris Solomonovich Aronson (1898 - 1980)
Boris Solomonovich Aronson
1898 - 1980
Vasily Dmitrievich Chegodar (1918 - 1989)
Vasily Dmitrievich Chegodar
1918 - 1989
Philippe Hosiasson (1898 - 1978)
Philippe Hosiasson
1898 - 1978
Mikhail Mikhailovich Bozhiy (1911 - 1990)
Mikhail Mikhailovich Bozhiy
1911 - 1990
Vasyl Illich Kasiyan (1896 - 1976)
Vasyl Illich Kasiyan
1896 - 1976
Vladimir Yakovlevich Shcherban (1919 - 2005)
Vladimir Yakovlevich Shcherban
1919 - 2005
Pavel Petrovich Miroshnichenko (1920 - 2005)
Pavel Petrovich Miroshnichenko
1920 - 2005
Ekaterina Karlovna Neimaer-Dedusenko (1897 - 1976)
Ekaterina Karlovna Neimaer-Dedusenko
1897 - 1976
Eduard Semenovich Gorokhovsky (1929 - 2004)
Eduard Semenovich Gorokhovsky
1929 - 2004
André Aaron Bilis (1893 - 1971)
André Aaron Bilis
1893 - 1971
Eugeny Ignatyevich Konopatzky (1887 - 1962)
Eugeny Ignatyevich Konopatzky
1887 - 1962
Vladimir Vladimirovich Kucherenko (1949)
Vladimir Vladimirovich Kucherenko
1949
Vsevolod Grigorievich Averin (1889 - 1946)
Vsevolod Grigorievich Averin
1889 - 1946

Creators Impressionism

Filipp Andreevich Malyavin (1869 - 1940)
Filipp Andreevich Malyavin
1869 - 1940
Anton Marussig (1868 - 1925)
Anton Marussig
1868 - 1925
George Howell Gay (1858 - 1931)
George Howell Gay
1858 - 1931
Giovanni Battista Lombardi (1822 - 1880)
Giovanni Battista Lombardi
1822 - 1880
Hermann Ludwig Umgelter (1891 - 1962)
Hermann Ludwig Umgelter
1891 - 1962
Kazimir Severinovich Malevich (1879 - 1935)
Kazimir Severinovich Malevich
1879 - 1935
Paul Louis Gachet (1873 - 1962)
Paul Louis Gachet
1873 - 1962
James Alexander Walker (1831 - 1898)
James Alexander Walker
1831 - 1898
Robert Stratmann (1877 - 1950)
Robert Stratmann
1877 - 1950
Joseph-Charles Valette (1813 - 1888)
Joseph-Charles Valette
1813 - 1888
Emile Godchaux (1860 - 1938)
Emile Godchaux
1860 - 1938
César Rengifo (1915 - 1980)
César Rengifo
1915 - 1980
Carl Murdfield (1868 - 1944)
Carl Murdfield
1868 - 1944
Georg Fischhof (1859 - 1914)
Georg Fischhof
1859 - 1914
Pietro Bouvier (1839 - 1937)
Pietro Bouvier
1839 - 1937
Lindsay Bernard Hall (1859 - 1935)
Lindsay Bernard Hall
1859 - 1935