Andrei Vladimirovich Vasnetsov (1924 - 2009)

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Andrei Vladimirovich Vasnetsov

Andrei Vladimirovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Андре́й Влади́мирович Васнецов)  was a prominent Russian painter, muralist, and a veteran of World War II. He was a key figure in the development of the "Severe Style" in Soviet art, which emerged as a significant movement during the mid-20th century. Vasnetsov's artistic heritage includes a diverse range of works including portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and monumental art such as frescoes and mosaics for public buildings across the USSR​.

Born into a family of artists, Andrei was deeply influenced by his grandfather, Victor Vasnetsov, a celebrated master of historical painting. This familial legacy enriched his approach to art, combining traditional themes with a modernist vigor that defined his contributions to Russian art. Vasnetsov's education at the Moscow Institute of Applied Art and the Leningrad Higher School of Art and Industry further honed his skills, particularly in monumental painting.

His works are part of several prestigious collections, including the State Tretyakov Gallery and the Russian Museum, underscoring his significance in the Russian art scene. His commitment to art extended beyond creation; he was an influential mentor and educator, inspiring future generations of artists​.

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Date and place of birt:24 february 1924, Moscow, USSR
Date and place of death:6 december 2009, Moscow, Russia
Nationality:Russia, USSR
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Decorator, Educator, Monumentalist, Painter
Genre:Genre art, Still life
Art style:Expressionism, Post-Impressionism, Severe Style, Socialist realism

Creators Russia

Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg (1805 - 1867)
Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg
1805 - 1867
Eduard Anatolievich Budogosky (1903 - 1976)
Eduard Anatolievich Budogosky
1903 - 1976
Fyodor (Theodore) Igorevich Stravinsky (Strawinsky) (1907 - 1989)
Fyodor (Theodore) Igorevich Stravinsky (Strawinsky)
1907 - 1989
Stepan Dmitrievich Erzia (Nefedov) (1876 - 1959)
Stepan Dmitrievich Erzia (Nefedov)
1876 - 1959
Alexandra Feliksovna Tokareva (1926 - 2015)
Alexandra Feliksovna Tokareva
1926 - 2015
Yuri Borisovich Norshteyn (Norstein) (1941)
Yuri Borisovich Norshteyn (Norstein)
1941
Ivan Tarasovich Sandyrev (1932 - 2002)
Ivan Tarasovich Sandyrev
1932 - 2002
Vadim Arisovich Zakharov (1959)
Vadim Arisovich Zakharov
1959
Viktor Aleksandrovich Kuznetsov (1960)
Viktor Aleksandrovich Kuznetsov
1960
Yuly Yulyevich Perevezentsev (1938 - 2024)
Yuly Yulyevich Perevezentsev
1938 - 2024
Sergey Mikhaylovich Romanovich (1894 - 1968)
Sergey Mikhaylovich Romanovich
1894 - 1968
Mykola Petrovich Hlushchenko (1901 - 1977)
Mykola Petrovich Hlushchenko
1901 - 1977
Mikhail Grigorievich Bogatyryov (1924 - 1999)
Mikhail Grigorievich Bogatyryov
1924 - 1999
Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (1844 - 1927)
Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov
1844 - 1927
Jan Rustem (1762 - 1835)
Jan Rustem
1762 - 1835
Victor Nikolaevich Proshkin (1906 - 1983)
Victor Nikolaevich Proshkin
1906 - 1983

Creators Expressionism

Karl Heinz Bohrmann (1928 - 1998)
Karl Heinz Bohrmann
1928 - 1998
Wilfried Reckewitz (1925 - 1991)
Wilfried Reckewitz
1925 - 1991
Harold John Gilman (1876 - 1919)
Harold John Gilman
1876 - 1919
Yuvenaly Dmitrievich Korovin (1914 - 1991)
Yuvenaly Dmitrievich Korovin
1914 - 1991
Henri Heerbrandt (1912 - 1982)
Henri Heerbrandt
1912 - 1982
Konstantin Klaudianovich Zefirov (1879 - 1960)
Konstantin Klaudianovich Zefirov
1879 - 1960
Hermann Pedit (1933 - 2014)
Hermann Pedit
1933 - 2014
Anatoly Stepanovich Slepyshev (1932 - 2016)
Anatoly Stepanovich Slepyshev
1932 - 2016
Valentina Mikhailovna Tregubova (1926 - 2010)
Valentina Mikhailovna Tregubova
1926 - 2010
Norman Lewis (1909 - 1979)
Norman Lewis
1909 - 1979
Jоzsef Boksay (1891 - 1975)
Jоzsef Boksay
1891 - 1975
Isaac Tarkay (1935 - 2012)
Isaac Tarkay
1935 - 2012
Nikolai Fedorovich Lapshin (1891 - 1942)
Nikolai Fedorovich Lapshin
1891 - 1942
Raul Martinez (1927 - 1995)
Raul Martinez
1927 - 1995
Markey Robinson (1918 - 1999)
Markey Robinson
1918 - 1999
Marcus Behmer (1879 - 1958)
Marcus Behmer
1879 - 1958
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