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

Lazar' Tazeevich Gadaev (1938 - 2008)
Lazar' Tazeevich Gadaev
1938 - 2008
Alexander Serafimovich Kotlyarov (1945)
Alexander Serafimovich Kotlyarov
1945
Anton Pavlovich Losenko (1737 - 1773)
Anton Pavlovich Losenko
1737 - 1773
Irina Aleksandrovna Starzhenetskaya (1943)
Irina Aleksandrovna Starzhenetskaya
1943
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin (1885 - 1953)
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin
1885 - 1953
Evgraf Fedorovich Krendovsky (1810 - 1870)
Evgraf Fedorovich Krendovsky
1810 - 1870
Muhadin Ismailovich Kishev (1939)
Muhadin Ismailovich Kishev
1939
Nikolay Vladimirovich Polissky (1957)
Nikolay Vladimirovich Polissky
1957
Petr Efimovich Zabolotsky (1803 - 1866)
Petr Efimovich Zabolotsky
1803 - 1866
Boris Petrovich Kryloff (1891 - 1977)
Boris Petrovich Kryloff
1891 - 1977
Sergey Arsen'evich Vinogradov (1869 - 1938)
Sergey Arsen'evich Vinogradov
1869 - 1938
Ivan Ivanovich Reimers (1818 - 1868)
Ivan Ivanovich Reimers
1818 - 1868
Nikolay Stepanovich Pimenov (1812 - 1864)
Nikolay Stepanovich Pimenov
1812 - 1864
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni (1836 - 1902)
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni
1836 - 1902
Timur Petrovich Novikov (1958 - 2002)
Timur Petrovich Novikov
1958 - 2002
Anton Mikhaylovich Lavinsky (1893 - 1968)
Anton Mikhaylovich Lavinsky
1893 - 1968

Creators Constructivism

Hans Platschek (1923 - 2000)
Hans Platschek
1923 - 2000
Konstantin Matveyevich Lomykin (1924 - 1993)
Konstantin Matveyevich Lomykin
1924 - 1993
Burkhard Held (1953)
Burkhard Held
1953
Mikhail Mikhailovich Adamovich (1884 - 1947)
Mikhail Mikhailovich Adamovich
1884 - 1947
Wilhelm Schodde (1883 - 1951)
Wilhelm Schodde
1883 - 1951
Günther Uecker (1930)
Günther Uecker
1930
Ludomir Benedyktovich (1844 - 1926)
Ludomir Benedyktovich
1844 - 1926
Emil Jo Homolka (1925 - 2011)
Emil Jo Homolka
1925 - 2011
Alf Bachmann (1863 - 1956)
Alf Bachmann
1863 - 1956
Simon Denny (1982)
Simon Denny
1982
Heide Fahlbusch (1939 - 2019)
Heide Fahlbusch
1939 - 2019
Hans Thoma (1839 - 1924)
Hans Thoma
1839 - 1924
Marcelo Bonevardi (1929 - 1994)
Marcelo Bonevardi
1929 - 1994
Jacob Hashimoto (1973)
Jacob Hashimoto
1973
Mo Edoga (1952 - 2014)
Mo Edoga
1952 - 2014
Ximo Lizana (1976)
Ximo Lizana
1976
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