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

Timofey Ivanovich Xenofontov (1912 - 1990)
Timofey Ivanovich Xenofontov
1912 - 1990
Lev Nikolaevich Golovnitsky (1929 - 1994)
Lev Nikolaevich Golovnitsky
1929 - 1994
Viktor Aleksandrovich Sinaysky (1893 - 1968)
Viktor Aleksandrovich Sinaysky
1893 - 1968
Nadia Khodasevich-Léger (1904 - 1982)
Nadia Khodasevich-Léger
1904 - 1982
Vasily Pavlovich Borisenkov (1924 - 2020)
Vasily Pavlovich Borisenkov
1924 - 2020
Arthur Kolnik (1890 - 1972)
Arthur Kolnik
1890 - 1972
Afanasy Grigorievich Grigoriev (1782 - 1868)
Afanasy Grigorievich Grigoriev
1782 - 1868
Pimen Nikitich Orlov (1812 - 1865)
Pimen Nikitich Orlov
1812 - 1865
Konstantin Ivanovich Rudakov (1891 - 1948)
Konstantin Ivanovich Rudakov
1891 - 1948
Boris Anisimovich Markevich (1925 - 2002)
Boris Anisimovich Markevich
1925 - 2002
Garif Sharipovich Basyrov (1944 - 2004)
Garif Sharipovich Basyrov
1944 - 2004
Victoria Markovna Belakovskaya (1901 - 1965)
Victoria Markovna Belakovskaya
1901 - 1965
Sergey Mikhaylovich Romanovich (1894 - 1968)
Sergey Mikhaylovich Romanovich
1894 - 1968
Gennady Dmitrievich Epifanov (1900 - 1985)
Gennady Dmitrievich Epifanov
1900 - 1985
Osip Emmanuilovich Braz (1873 - 1936)
Osip Emmanuilovich Braz
1873 - 1936
Count Vladimir Muraviov (1861 - 1940)
Count Vladimir Muraviov
1861 - 1940

Creators Constructivism

Ruben Artyomovich Varshamov (1936 - 2000)
Ruben Artyomovich Varshamov
1936 - 2000
Julie Kopová (1995)
Julie Kopová
1995
Lazar' Tazeevich Gadaev (1938 - 2008)
Lazar' Tazeevich Gadaev
1938 - 2008
Anton Feistauer (1887 - 1930)
Anton Feistauer
1887 - 1930
Edward Stott (1855 - 1918)
Edward Stott
1855 - 1918
Georgy Georgievich Chernyavsky (1924 - 1981)
Georgy Georgievich Chernyavsky
1924 - 1981
Pavel Georgievich Gromushkin (1913 - 2008)
Pavel Georgievich Gromushkin
1913 - 2008
Axel Dick (1935 - 2006)
Axel Dick
1935 - 2006
Gary Bunt (1957)
Gary Bunt
1957
Otto Friedrich Meyer-Amden (1885 - 1933)
Otto Friedrich Meyer-Amden
1885 - 1933
Hong Hao (1965)
Hong Hao
1965
Katharina Grosse (1961)
Katharina Grosse
1961
Vladimir Vasilevich Moiseenko (1952)
Vladimir Vasilevich Moiseenko
1952
Robert Barry (1936)
Robert Barry
1936
Alfredo Müller (1869 - 1939)
Alfredo Müller
1869 - 1939
Ariadna Aleksandrovna Arendt (1906 - 1997)
Ariadna Aleksandrovna Arendt
1906 - 1997
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