Arkady Alexandrovich Plastov (1893 - 1972)

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Arkady Alexandrovich Plastov

Arkady Alexandrovich Plastov (Russian: Аркадий Александрович Пластов), a luminary of Soviet art, was a Russian painter whose oeuvre is a testament to the simplicity and beauty of peasant life, making him a key figure in the realm of Soviet realism. His legacy is celebrated across Russia, with his works featured in prestigious institutions such as the State Tretyakov Gallery, Smolensk State Museum-Reserve, and the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, among others​​. Plastov's unique approach to art did not confine itself within the strict boundaries of socialist realism; instead, it traversed the depiction of peasant daily life and the intrinsic harmony between humans and nature​​.

Born into a family with deep roots in icon painting, Plastov's journey in art commenced in Prislonikha, Ulyanovsk province, where the landscapes and people of his hometown became the central theme of his work. Despite the hardships of a fire in 1931 that destroyed much of his early work, Plastov's resilience led him to create masterpieces that resonated with the Soviet populace. His dedication to portraying the truth of peasant life, through the lens of genuine admiration and respect for its beauty, earned him accolades such as the Stalin Prize, Lenin Prize, and the title of People's Artist of the USSR​​.

Plastov's paintings like "Haymaking," "Harvest," "First Snow," and "Spring" are vivid narrations of rural life, blending the everyday with the idyllic, thereby encapsulating the essence of Russian culture and its landscape. His works serve not only as historical records but also as celebrations of the human spirit and its connection to the land​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Plastov's paintings offer a glimpse into the soul of Soviet Russia, capturing the unadulterated beauty of its countryside and the resilience of its people. His art is a bridge between the past and present, reminding us of the enduring spirit of humanity against the backdrop of history.

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Date and place of birt:31 january 1893, Прислониха, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:12 may 1972, Прислониха, USSR
Nationality:Russia, USSR
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter, Public figure
Genre:Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Socialist realism
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Creators Russia

Nikolay Alekseevich Furmankov (1924 - 1986)
Nikolay Alekseevich Furmankov
1924 - 1986
Anatoly Rafailovich Brusilovsky (1932)
Anatoly Rafailovich Brusilovsky
1932
Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin (1883 - 1973)
Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin
1883 - 1973
Rafail Sergeevich Levitsky (1847 - 1940)
Rafail Sergeevich Levitsky
1847 - 1940
Yevgeny Mikhailovich Rachev (1906 - 1997)
Yevgeny Mikhailovich Rachev
1906 - 1997
David Petrovich Shterenberg (1881 - 1948)
David Petrovich Shterenberg
1881 - 1948
Ivan Yakovlevich Vishnyakov (1699 - 1761)
Ivan Yakovlevich Vishnyakov
1699 - 1761
Vladimir Vasil'evich Sterligov (1904 - 1973)
Vladimir Vasil'evich Sterligov
1904 - 1973
Vladimir Afanasyevich Rozmainsky (1885 - 1943)
Vladimir Afanasyevich Rozmainsky
1885 - 1943
Dmitry Innokentievich Karatanov (1874 - 1952)
Dmitry Innokentievich Karatanov
1874 - 1952
Dmitry Mikhailovich Krasnopevtsev (1925 - 1995)
Dmitry Mikhailovich Krasnopevtsev
1925 - 1995
Sergey Ivanovich Sedrac (1878 - 1974)
Sergey Ivanovich Sedrac
1878 - 1974
Konstantin Gorbatov (1876 - 1945)
Konstantin Gorbatov
1876 - 1945
Boris Anisimovich Markevich (1925 - 2002)
Boris Anisimovich Markevich
1925 - 2002
Alexei Nikolaevich Borisov (1889 - 1937)
Alexei Nikolaevich Borisov
1889 - 1937
Michail Grobman (1939)
Michail Grobman
1939

Creators Socialist realism

Oto Skulme (1889 - 1967)
Oto Skulme
1889 - 1967
Herman Moiseyevich Gold (1933)
Herman Moiseyevich Gold
1933
Evgeny Zakharovich Tregub (1920 - 1984)
Evgeny Zakharovich Tregub
1920 - 1984
Yuri Berngardovich Kafengauz (1929 - 2008)
Yuri Berngardovich Kafengauz
1929 - 2008
Engels Vasilievich Kozlov (1926 - 2007)
Engels Vasilievich Kozlov
1926 - 2007
Alexey Ilyich Tretyakov (1914 - 1963)
Alexey Ilyich Tretyakov
1914 - 1963
Alexander Pavlovich Bubnov (1908 - 1964)
Alexander Pavlovich Bubnov
1908 - 1964
Serafima Vasilievna Shakhrai (1905 - 1981)
Serafima Vasilievna Shakhrai
1905 - 1981
Lev Alexandrovich Russov (1926 - 1987)
Lev Alexandrovich Russov
1926 - 1987
Yevgeny Adolfovich Kibrik (1906 - 1978)
Yevgeny Adolfovich Kibrik
1906 - 1978
Gabriehl Nikolaevna Beloiartseva-Vaisberg (1910 - 1998)
Gabriehl Nikolaevna Beloiartseva-Vaisberg
1910 - 1998
Vasilii Sergeevich Pavlenko (1924 - 1976)
Vasilii Sergeevich Pavlenko
1924 - 1976
Taisia Kirillovna Afonina (1913 - 1994)
Taisia Kirillovna Afonina
1913 - 1994
Alexander Sergeevich Kulagin (1925 - 2011)
Alexander Sergeevich Kulagin
1925 - 2011
Viktor Grigorievich Puzyrkov (1918 - 1999)
Viktor Grigorievich Puzyrkov
1918 - 1999
Nikolai Mikhailovich Chernyshev (1885 - 1973)
Nikolai Mikhailovich Chernyshev
1885 - 1973
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