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

Dmitry Stakhievich Moor (1883 - 1946)
Dmitry Stakhievich Moor
1883 - 1946
Nikolay Petrovich Meshchaninov (1913 - 1967)
Nikolay Petrovich Meshchaninov
1913 - 1967
Kim Nikolaevich Britov (1925 - 2010)
Kim Nikolaevich Britov
1925 - 2010
Johann Baptist von Lampi I (1751 - 1830)
Johann Baptist von Lampi I
1751 - 1830
Feodor Iwanowitsch Kalmück (1765 - 1832)
Feodor Iwanowitsch Kalmück
1765 - 1832
Igor' Aleksandrovich Vulokh (1938 - 2012)
Igor' Aleksandrovich Vulokh
1938 - 2012
Boris Konstantinovich Orlov (1941)
Boris Konstantinovich Orlov
1941
Nikolay Alekseevich Furmankov (1924 - 1986)
Nikolay Alekseevich Furmankov
1924 - 1986
Genghiz Gabdurakhmanovich Akhmarov (1912 - 1995)
Genghiz Gabdurakhmanovich Akhmarov
1912 - 1995
Nikolai Nikolaevich Baskakov (1918 - 1993)
Nikolai Nikolaevich Baskakov
1918 - 1993
Boris Yefimovich Yefimov (1900 - 2008)
Boris Yefimovich Yefimov
1900 - 2008
Boris Vasilievich Korneev (1922 - 1973)
Boris Vasilievich Korneev
1922 - 1973
Ekaterina Evgen'evna Grigor'eva (1928 - 2010)
Ekaterina Evgen'evna Grigor'eva
1928 - 2010
Sergei Aramaisovich Essaian (1939 - 2007)
Sergei Aramaisovich Essaian
1939 - 2007
Leonid Petrovich Tikhomirov (1926 - 2016)
Leonid Petrovich Tikhomirov
1926 - 2016
Alexander Gavrilovich Budnikov (1914 - 1982)
Alexander Gavrilovich Budnikov
1914 - 1982

Creators Socialist realism

Chen Yifei (1946 - 2005)
Chen Yifei
1946 - 2005
Ivan Dmitrievich Shadr (Ivanov) (1887 - 1941)
Ivan Dmitrievich Shadr (Ivanov)
1887 - 1941
Liudmila Nikiforovna Pavlova-Koshman (1925 - 2015)
Liudmila Nikiforovna Pavlova-Koshman
1925 - 2015
Zlata Nikolaevna Byzova (1927 - 2013)
Zlata Nikolaevna Byzova
1927 - 2013
Johannes Heisig (1953)
Johannes Heisig
1953
Vasily Nikitich Meshkov (1867 - 1946)
Vasily Nikitich Meshkov
1867 - 1946
Yevgeny Adolfovich Kibrik (1906 - 1978)
Yevgeny Adolfovich Kibrik
1906 - 1978
Leonid Pavlovich Ostapenko (1937 - 2017)
Leonid Pavlovich Ostapenko
1937 - 2017
Tamara Nikolaevna Sapozhnikova (1919)
Tamara Nikolaevna Sapozhnikova
1919
Irina Nikolaevna Nikonova (1910 - 1997)
Irina Nikolaevna Nikonova
1910 - 1997
Arnold Mesches (1923 - 2016)
Arnold Mesches
1923 - 2016
Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar (1871 - 1960)
Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar
1871 - 1960
Yuozas Yokubovich Mikenas (1901 - 1964)
Yuozas Yokubovich Mikenas
1901 - 1964
Evgenia Mikhailovna Adamova (1913 - 1991)
Evgenia Mikhailovna Adamova
1913 - 1991
Anton Ivanovich Manastyrsky (1878 - 1969)
Anton Ivanovich Manastyrsky
1878 - 1969
Albin Stanislavovich Gavdzinsky (1923 - 2014)
Albin Stanislavovich Gavdzinsky
1923 - 2014
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