Antanas Žmuidzinavičius (1876 - 1966)

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Antanas Žmuidzinavičius

Antanas Žmuidzinavičius was a Lithuanian painter and art collector, celebrated for his significant contributions to Lithuanian art and culture. Educated at the Veiveriai Teachers' Seminary, he initially worked as a teacher while advancing his art education in Warsaw. Žmuidzinavičius's passion for art led him to Paris, where he studied at prestigious institutions such as the Académie Colarossi, enhancing his painting and drawing skills​.

During World War I and the interwar period, Žmuidzinavičius played an instrumental role in safeguarding Lithuanian art and culture. He was a pivotal figure in organizing art exhibitions, and he dedicated considerable efforts to the collection and preservation of artworks amid political turmoil. His commitment to art extended beyond creation; he was deeply involved in education, teaching drawing at the Kaunas Art School and influencing generations of artists​.

One of Žmuidzinavičius's most enduring legacies is the Devils Museum in Kaunas, a unique institution dedicated to sculptures and carvings of devils from around the world. The museum, which started with Žmuidzinavičius's collection, has grown to house over 3,000 items, reflecting a wide range of cultural perspectives on the devil. This museum not only showcases Žmuidzinavičius's fascination with folklore and mythology but also serves as a testament to his broad interests and contributions to Lithuanian heritage​.

Antanas Žmuidzinavičius's work and his Devils Museum continue to captivate visitors, offering insights into Lithuanian culture, history, and art. For those intrigued by his life, contributions, and the unique devil collection, the Devils Museum in Kaunas is a must-visit, embodying the spirit of one of Lithuania's most notable artists.

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Date and place of birt:31 october 1876, Seirijai, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:9 august 1966, Kaunas, USSR
Nationality:Germany, Lithuania, France, USA, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Designer, Educator, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Genre:Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Realism, Symbolism

Creators Germany

Bernhard Mertens (1946)
Bernhard Mertens
1946
Gerardus Mercator (1512 - 1594)
Gerardus Mercator
1512 - 1594
Reinhold Zulkowski (1899 - 1966)
Reinhold Zulkowski
1899 - 1966
Erich Schmidt-Kestner (1877 - 1941)
Erich Schmidt-Kestner
1877 - 1941
Ursula Querner (1921 - 1969)
Ursula Querner
1921 - 1969
Eduard Clemens Fechner (1799 - 1861)
Eduard Clemens Fechner
1799 - 1861
Hans Matthäus Bachmayer (1940 - 2013)
Hans Matthäus Bachmayer
1940 - 2013
Gretchen Wohlwill (1878 - 1962)
Gretchen Wohlwill
1878 - 1962
Carl Clemens Rungius (1869 - 1959)
Carl Clemens Rungius
1869 - 1959
Jürgen Klauke (1943)
Jürgen Klauke
1943
 Peter von Bemmel (1686 - 1753)
Peter von Bemmel
1686 - 1753
Heinrich Khunrath (1560 - 1605)
Heinrich Khunrath
1560 - 1605
Bettina Sellmann (1971)
Bettina Sellmann
1971
Adolf von Donndorf (1835 - 1916)
Adolf von Donndorf
1835 - 1916
Carl Jutz I (1838 - 1916)
Carl Jutz I
1838 - 1916
Irma Blank (1934 - 2023)
Irma Blank
1934 - 2023

Creators Realism

Isidoro Grünhut (1862 - 1896)
Isidoro Grünhut
1862 - 1896
Andrea Belvedere (1652 - 1732)
Andrea Belvedere
1652 - 1732
Eugène Delaplanche (1836 - 1891)
Eugène Delaplanche
1836 - 1891
Peter Stammen (1886 - 1958)
Peter Stammen
1886 - 1958
Edward Weston (1886 - 1958)
Edward Weston
1886 - 1958
Osvaldo Licini (1894 - 1958)
Osvaldo Licini
1894 - 1958
Auguste Pointelin (1839 - 1933)
Auguste Pointelin
1839 - 1933
Hans Arnold Daepp (1886 - 1949)
Hans Arnold Daepp
1886 - 1949
Erich Büttner (1889 - 1936)
Erich Büttner
1889 - 1936
Hein Hoppmann (1901 - 1982)
Hein Hoppmann
1901 - 1982
Jean Alexis Achard (1807 - 1884)
Jean Alexis Achard
1807 - 1884
Jean-Louis Hamon (1821 - 1874)
Jean-Louis Hamon
1821 - 1874
Peter Demetz (1913 - 1977)
Peter Demetz
1913 - 1977
James Clarke Hook (1819 - 1907)
James Clarke Hook
1819 - 1907
Gabriel Mathieu (1843 - 1921)
Gabriel Mathieu
1843 - 1921
Constantin Yulyevich Klever (1867 - 1937)
Constantin Yulyevich Klever
1867 - 1937