Aleksandr Vasilievich Shevchenko (1883 - 1948)

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Aleksandr Vasilievich Shevchenko

Aleksandr Vasilievich Shevchenko (Russian: Александр Васильевич Шевченко) was a Ukrainian modernist painter and sculptor, whose career spanned from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. Born in Kharkiv in 1882 and passing away in Moscow in 1948, Shevchenko's educational journey took him from private drawing lessons in his youth to prestigious art institutions in Moscow and Paris, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of renowned artists like Valentin Serov and Konstantin Korovin​​.

Shevchenko's artistic journey was marked by his involvement with avant-garde movements and his contributions to art theory. He explored and experimented with Neo-Primitivism and Rayonism, engaging with the avant-garde community through exhibitions and theoretical works. Notably, his time in Paris allowed him to interact with influential circles that included Mikhail Larionov and members of the Academy Julian​​​​.

Shevchenko's legacy is preserved in the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, the State Tretyakov Gallery, and the State Russian Museum, among others. His work from the 1920s onward reflects a blend of experimental and traditional techniques, exploring themes of Russian folk art and oriental influences, which he believed were the origins of Russian art​​​​.

For art collectors and enthusiasts, Aleksandr Vasilievich Shevchenko's body of work offers a rich exploration of modernist themes and a bridge between traditional Russian art and avant-garde movements. His contributions to both the practical and theoretical aspects of art make him a pivotal figure in understanding the evolution of Russian modernism.

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Date and place of birt:26 may 1883, Kharkiv, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:28 august 1948, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Painter, Researcher
Art school / group:Makovets
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Post-Impressionism, Primitivism, Avant-garde, Contemporary art
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