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

Artemy Lavrentievich Ober (1843 - 1917)
Artemy Lavrentievich Ober
1843 - 1917
Nikolay Nikanorovich Motovilov (1921 - 2002)
Nikolay Nikanorovich Motovilov
1921 - 2002
Boris Leonidovich Pasternak (1890 - 1960)
Boris Leonidovich Pasternak
1890 - 1960
Richard Brompton (1734 - 1783)
Richard Brompton
1734 - 1783
Vladimir Alexandrovich Gorb (1903 - 1988)
Vladimir Alexandrovich Gorb
1903 - 1988
Viktor Dmitrievich Pivovarov (1937)
Viktor Dmitrievich Pivovarov
1937
Dmitry Oboznenko (1930 - 2002)
Dmitry Oboznenko
1930 - 2002
Valeryan Alekseevich Sergin (1936)
Valeryan Alekseevich Sergin
1936
Nikolay Borisovich Terpsikhorov (1890 - 1960)
Nikolay Borisovich Terpsikhorov
1890 - 1960
Fyodor Antonovich Bruni (1799 - 1875)
Fyodor Antonovich Bruni
1799 - 1875
Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin (1883 - 1973)
Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin
1883 - 1973
Varvara Dmitrievna Bubnova (1886 - 1983)
Varvara Dmitrievna Bubnova
1886 - 1983
Geliy Mikhailovich Korzhev (1925 - 2012)
Geliy Mikhailovich Korzhev
1925 - 2012
Vladimir Afanasyevich Rozmainsky (1885 - 1943)
Vladimir Afanasyevich Rozmainsky
1885 - 1943
Marc Sterling (1895 - 1976)
Marc Sterling
1895 - 1976
Nikolay Ivanovich Barchenkov (1918 - 2002)
Nikolay Ivanovich Barchenkov
1918 - 2002

Creators Constructivism

George Deem (1932 - 2008)
George Deem
1932 - 2008
Nikolai Fedorovich Lapshin (1891 - 1942)
Nikolai Fedorovich Lapshin
1891 - 1942
Walter Herbert Withers (1854 - 1914)
Walter Herbert Withers
1854 - 1914
Raymond Pettibon (1957)
Raymond Pettibon
1957
Bernd Lohaus (1940 - 2010)
Bernd Lohaus
1940 - 2010
Maria Nordman (1943)
Maria Nordman
1943
Irina Vladimirovna Zatulovskaya (1954)
Irina Vladimirovna Zatulovskaya
1954
Emilio Sánchez (1921 - 1999)
Emilio Sánchez
1921 - 1999
Reiner Ruthenbeck (1937 - 2016)
Reiner Ruthenbeck
1937 - 2016
Charlotte Perriand (1903 - 1999)
Charlotte Perriand
1903 - 1999
Dieter Finke (1939 - 2011)
Dieter Finke
1939 - 2011
Antonio Gattorno (1904 - 1980)
Antonio Gattorno
1904 - 1980
Armand Pierre Fernandez (1928 - 2005)
Armand Pierre Fernandez
1928 - 2005
Oscar Nemon (1906 - 1985)
Oscar Nemon
1906 - 1985
Henryk Gotlib (1890 - 1966)
Henryk Gotlib
1890 - 1966
Jan Muche (1975)
Jan Muche
1975
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