Alexei Fedorovich Pakhomov (1900 - 1973)

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Alexei Fedorovich Pakhomov

Alexei Fedorovich Pakhomov (Russian: Алексей Фёдорович Пахомов) was a distinguished Russian avant-garde painter and graphic artist, celebrated for his mastery in lithography and profound contributions to children's book illustrations. Born in Varlamovo, Vologda Province, in 1900, Pakhomov's artistic journey commenced at the Stieglitz Art School in Petrograd and extended through the Vkhutemas under notable mentors like Mstislav Dobuzhinsky and Sergey Chekhonin. His education was prolonged by historical upheavals, concluding in 1925 after a tumultuous period marked by the October Revolution and the Russian Civil War​.

Pakhomov's career was notably diverse, with early works depicting the innocent and vibrant lives of children, leading him to co-found the Artists' Society and gain international acclaim. Despite facing challenges during the 1930s due to the Soviet Union's tightening grip on artistic expression, he adeptly shifted his focus more towards graphic work, significantly reducing his use of color. World War II saw him contributing to the war effort through evocative lithographs that captured the resilience of the human spirit amidst the siege of Leningrad, earning him the prestigious State Stalin Prize in 1946​.

His postwar period was dedicated to illustrating the massive reconstruction efforts of Leningrad, a testament to the city's and the nation's indomitable will to rebuild and rejuvenate. By the end of his career, Pakhomov was not only a prominent figure in Soviet art but also held the esteemed title of People's Artist of the USSR, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Alexei Fedorovich Pakhomov's works represent not only a pivotal moment in the avant-garde movement but also a deep, emotive exploration of the Soviet spirit through various mediums. His lithographs and illustrations are cherished for their historical significance and artistic merit, making them invaluable additions to any collection.

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Date and place of birt:2 october 1900, Варламово, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:14 april 1973, St. Petersburg, USSR
Nationality:Russia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Genre:Genre art, History painting
Art style:Socialist realism

Creators Russia

Dashinima Balzhanovich (Dashi) Namdakov (1967)
Dashinima Balzhanovich (Dashi) Namdakov
1967
Aleksandr Alekseevich Agin (1817 - 1875)
Aleksandr Alekseevich Agin
1817 - 1875
Anna Maria Wirth (1846 - 1922)
Anna Maria Wirth
1846 - 1922
Sergei Ivanovich Osipov (1915 - 1985)
Sergei Ivanovich Osipov
1915 - 1985
Irina Mikhailovna Baldina (1922 - 2009)
Irina Mikhailovna Baldina
1922 - 2009
Sergey Ivanovich (Serge) Charchoune (1888 - 1975)
Sergey Ivanovich (Serge) Charchoune
1888 - 1975
Ilya Kabakov (1933 - 2023)
Ilya Kabakov
1933 - 2023
Konstantin Nikolaevich Istomin (1887 - 1942)
Konstantin Nikolaevich Istomin
1887 - 1942
Mikhail Nikitich Panin (1877 - 1963)
Mikhail Nikitich Panin
1877 - 1963
Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ekster (1882 - 1949)
Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ekster
1882 - 1949
Dmitry Antonovich Kolupaev (1883 - 1954)
Dmitry Antonovich Kolupaev
1883 - 1954
Ilya Sergeyevich Glazunov (1930 - 2017)
Ilya Sergeyevich Glazunov
1930 - 2017
Grigory Aleksandrovich Zimin (1900 - 1985)
Grigory Aleksandrovich Zimin
1900 - 1985
Sulo Juntunen (1915 - 1980)
Sulo Juntunen
1915 - 1980
Liubov Mikhailovna Kholina (1918 - 1998)
Liubov Mikhailovna Kholina
1918 - 1998
Vadim Gabrielevich Shershenevich (1893 - 1942)
Vadim Gabrielevich Shershenevich
1893 - 1942

Creators Socialist realism

Anton Ivanovich Manastyrsky (1878 - 1969)
Anton Ivanovich Manastyrsky
1878 - 1969
Iurii Georgievich Neroda (1920 - 2006)
Iurii Georgievich Neroda
1920 - 2006
Mikhail Nikolaevich Mokh (1911 - 1978)
Mikhail Nikolaevich Mokh
1911 - 1978
Heinrich Witz (1924 - 1997)
Heinrich Witz
1924 - 1997
Mikhail Isaevich Dubinsky (1881 - 1941)
Mikhail Isaevich Dubinsky
1881 - 1941
Walter Womacka (1925 - 2010)
Walter Womacka
1925 - 2010
Iulian Mitrofanovich Rukavishnikov (1922 - 2000)
Iulian Mitrofanovich Rukavishnikov
1922 - 2000
Liutsiia Karlovna Klimenkova-Krauze (1912 - 1999)
Liutsiia Karlovna Klimenkova-Krauze
1912 - 1999
Efrem Ivanovich Zverkov (1921 - 2012)
Efrem Ivanovich Zverkov
1921 - 2012
Jan Hána (1927 - 1994)
Jan Hána
1927 - 1994
Felix Samoilovich Lembersky (1913 - 1970)
Felix Samoilovich Lembersky
1913 - 1970
Taras Huriyovych Gaponenko (1906 - 1993)
Taras Huriyovych Gaponenko
1906 - 1993
Efim Davidovich Simkin (1915 - 2001)
Efim Davidovich Simkin
1915 - 2001
Leonid Pavlovich Ostapenko (1937 - 2017)
Leonid Pavlovich Ostapenko
1937 - 2017
Ivan Alexeyevich Vladimirov (1870 - 1947)
Ivan Alexeyevich Vladimirov
1870 - 1947
Rudolf Rudolfovich Frentz (1888 - 1956)
Rudolf Rudolfovich Frentz
1888 - 1956
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