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

Vladimir Fyodorovich Shtranikh (1888 - 1981)
Vladimir Fyodorovich Shtranikh
1888 - 1981
Pyotr Vasilievich Vasiliev (1899 - 1975)
Pyotr Vasilievich Vasiliev
1899 - 1975
Vladimir Afanasyevich Ovchinnikov (1941 - 2015)
Vladimir Afanasyevich Ovchinnikov
1941 - 2015
Mikhail Vrubel (1856 - 1910)
Mikhail Vrubel
1856 - 1910
Grigory Davidovich Bruskin (1945)
Grigory Davidovich Bruskin
1945
Ottmar Elliger (1666 - 1732)
Ottmar Elliger
1666 - 1732
Boris Vasilievich Kondrashin (1923 - 1994)
Boris Vasilievich Kondrashin
1923 - 1994
Vladimir Igorevich Yakovlev (1934 - 1998)
Vladimir Igorevich Yakovlev
1934 - 1998
Alexander Schwabe (1824 - 1872)
Alexander Schwabe
1824 - 1872
Lev Alexandrovich Russov (1926 - 1987)
Lev Alexandrovich Russov
1926 - 1987
Aleksandr Alekseevich Agin (1817 - 1875)
Aleksandr Alekseevich Agin
1817 - 1875
Vadim Gabrielevich Shershenevich (1893 - 1942)
Vadim Gabrielevich Shershenevich
1893 - 1942
Viktor Mikhailovich Krysin (1924 - 2000)
Viktor Mikhailovich Krysin
1924 - 2000
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886 - 1969)
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
1886 - 1969
Petr Miturich (1887 - 1956)
Petr Miturich
1887 - 1956
Mikhail Konstantinovich Anikushin (1917 - 1997)
Mikhail Konstantinovich Anikushin
1917 - 1997

Creators Constructivism

 Gustave Franciscus de Smet (1877 - 1943)
Gustave Franciscus de Smet
1877 - 1943
François Desnoyer (1894 - 1972)
François Desnoyer
1894 - 1972
Uta Zaumseil (1962)
Uta Zaumseil
1962
Dorothea Sharp (1873 - 1955)
Dorothea Sharp
1873 - 1955
Hugo Friedrich Hartmann (1870 - 1960)
Hugo Friedrich Hartmann
1870 - 1960
Jim Hodges (1957)
Jim Hodges
1957
Erwin von Kreibig (1904 - 1961)
Erwin von Kreibig
1904 - 1961
Flavio Paolucci (1934)
Flavio Paolucci
1934
Thomas Schütte (1954)
Thomas Schütte
1954
André Malraux (1901 - 1976)
André Malraux
1901 - 1976
Pavel Mikhailovich Kondratiev (1902 - 1985)
Pavel Mikhailovich Kondratiev
1902 - 1985
Maurizio Duranti (1949)
Maurizio Duranti
1949
Julius Christian Rehder (1861 - 1955)
Julius Christian Rehder
1861 - 1955
Francis E. Jamieson (1895 - 1950)
Francis E. Jamieson
1895 - 1950
Bruno Bruni (1935)
Bruno Bruni
1935
Robert Cumming (1943)
Robert Cumming
1943
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