Anatoly Afanasyevich Arapov (1876 - 1949)

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Anatoly Afanasyevich Arapov

Anatoly Afanasyevich Arapov (Russian: Анатолий Афанасьевич Арапаов) was a Russian and Soviet artist, born in St. Petersburg in 1876 and passing away in Moscow in 1949. His artistic journey began after graduating from high school in 1892, leading him to study at the Moscow Boundary Institute where he initially acquired artistic skills. Arapov's dedication to art became undeniable, prompting him to enroll in the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in 1897, where he was deeply involved in applied art, book design, and theater​​​​.

Arapov's early works, particularly around 1900 and 1910, were influenced by Symbolism, but he transitioned through a phase of Constructivism in the 1920s before dedicating himself to Socialist Realism from the 1930s onward. His versatile talent spanned across painting, graphic arts, and set design, making significant contributions to theater and film. Notably, he designed plays for leading theaters across major Russian cities and worked on popular films in the 1920s and 1930s​​​​.

His oeuvre includes portraits, still lifes, and landscapes, featuring views of ancient parks and Russian architecture. Arapov's works are celebrated for their stylistic diversity, capturing the essence of Symbolism, Constructivism, and Socialist Realism. His contributions are recognized in museum collections, including the State Tretyakov Gallery and the Saratov State Art Museum named after Radishchev, among others​​.

For collectors and art experts, Arapov's works offer a glimpse into the evolving art styles of early to mid-20th century Russia. To stay informed on sales and auction events featuring Anatoly Afanasyevich Arapov's art, signing up for updates can provide exclusive access to new discoveries and opportunities to acquire pieces by this multifaceted artist.

Date and place of birt:21 november 1876, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:22 december 1949, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Russia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Graphic artist, Painter, Scenographer
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva, Union of Russian Artists
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Impressionism, Constructivism, Socialist realism, Contemporary art, Symbolism

Creators Russia

Nikolai Alexandrovich Tarkhov (1871 - 1930)
Nikolai Alexandrovich Tarkhov
1871 - 1930
Emmanuil Alexandrovich Dmitriev-Mamonov (1824 - 1884)
Emmanuil Alexandrovich Dmitriev-Mamonov
1824 - 1884
Roman Osipovich Jakobson (Aliagrov) (1896 - 1982)
Roman Osipovich Jakobson (Aliagrov)
1896 - 1982
Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov (1881 - 1964)
Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov
1881 - 1964
Anatoly Vladimirovich Treskin (1905 - 1986)
Anatoly Vladimirovich Treskin
1905 - 1986
Leonid Vasilievich Ptitsyn (1929 - 2017)
Leonid Vasilievich Ptitsyn
1929 - 2017
Vasily Nikitovich Zachinyaev (1915 - 2008)
Vasily Nikitovich Zachinyaev
1915 - 2008
Pavel Mikhailovich Kondratiev (1902 - 1985)
Pavel Mikhailovich Kondratiev
1902 - 1985
Vitaly Anatol'evich Komar (1943)
Vitaly Anatol'evich Komar
1943
Mikhail Vasilyevich Le-Dentu (1891 - 1917)
Mikhail Vasilyevich Le-Dentu
1891 - 1917
Lidia Ivanovna Arionescu-Baillayre (1880 - 1923)
Lidia Ivanovna Arionescu-Baillayre
1880 - 1923
Ilia Bolotovskii (1907 - 1981)
Ilia Bolotovskii
1907 - 1981
Sergey Mikhaylovich Barkhin (1938 - 2020)
Sergey Mikhaylovich Barkhin
1938 - 2020
Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets (1816 - 1846)
Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets
1816 - 1846
Pavel Petrovich Chistyakov (1832 - 1919)
Pavel Petrovich Chistyakov
1832 - 1919
Adelaida Germanovna Pologova (1923 - 2008)
Adelaida Germanovna Pologova
1923 - 2008

Creators Constructivism

Johannes Wohnseifer (1967)
Johannes Wohnseifer
1967
Holger Runge (1925 - 2024)
Holger Runge
1925 - 2024
Lucie Rie (1902 - 1995)
Lucie Rie
1902 - 1995
Joan Cornellà (1981)
Joan Cornellà
1981
Romolo Romani (1884 - 1916)
Romolo Romani
1884 - 1916
Jürgen Bordanowicz (1944 - 2023)
Jürgen Bordanowicz
1944 - 2023
Marguerite Wildenhain (1896 - 1985)
Marguerite Wildenhain
1896 - 1985
Antonio Parreiras (1860 - 1937)
Antonio Parreiras
1860 - 1937
Henri Cornelis Bol (1945 - 2000)
Henri Cornelis Bol
1945 - 2000
Djordje Ozbolt (1967)
Djordje Ozbolt
1967
Horst Janssen (1929 - 1995)
Horst Janssen
1929 - 1995
Jules-Émile Zingg (1882 - 1942)
Jules-Émile Zingg
1882 - 1942
Phillip Allen (1967)
Phillip Allen
1967
Cheyney Thompson (1975)
Cheyney Thompson
1975
Clark Voorhees (1871 - 1933)
Clark Voorhees
1871 - 1933
Laura de Santillana (1955 - 2019)
Laura de Santillana
1955 - 2019