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

Alexander Danilovich Melamid (1945)
Alexander Danilovich Melamid
1945
Nikolai Ivanovich Istselennov (1891 - 1981)
Nikolai Ivanovich Istselennov
1891 - 1981
Mukhamedkhanafia Telzhanov (1927 - 2013)
Mukhamedkhanafia Telzhanov
1927 - 2013
Kim Nikolaevich Britov (1925 - 2010)
Kim Nikolaevich Britov
1925 - 2010
Alexei Nikolaevich Borisov (1889 - 1937)
Alexei Nikolaevich Borisov
1889 - 1937
Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois (1870 - 1960)
Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois
1870 - 1960
Joseph Natanovich Zisman (1914 - 2004)
Joseph Natanovich Zisman
1914 - 2004
Boris Yeremeevich Vladimirsky (1878 - 1950)
Boris Yeremeevich Vladimirsky
1878 - 1950
Naum L'vovich Aronson (1872 - 1943)
Naum L'vovich Aronson
1872 - 1943
Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin (1791 - 1830)
Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin
1791 - 1830
Ivan Ivanovich Bel'sky (1719 - 1799)
Ivan Ivanovich Bel'sky
1719 - 1799
Evgenia Mikhailovna Adamova (1913 - 1991)
Evgenia Mikhailovna Adamova
1913 - 1991
Karl Wilhelm Bardou (1774 - 1842)
Karl Wilhelm Bardou
1774 - 1842
Alexander Pavlovich Kibalnikov (1912 - 1987)
Alexander Pavlovich Kibalnikov
1912 - 1987
Nikolay Nikolayevich Punin (1888 - 1953)
Nikolay Nikolayevich Punin
1888 - 1953
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov (1904 - 1991)
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov
1904 - 1991

Creators Socialist realism

Rostislav Gavrilovich Gorelov (1916 - 2004)
Rostislav Gavrilovich Gorelov
1916 - 2004
Tahir Salahov (1928 - 2021)
Tahir Salahov
1928 - 2021
Vladimir Nikolaevich Gavrilov (1923 - 1970)
Vladimir Nikolaevich Gavrilov
1923 - 1970
Marietta Sergeevna Shaginyan (1888 - 1982)
Marietta Sergeevna Shaginyan
1888 - 1982
Alexander Georgievich Zakovryashin (1899 - 1945)
Alexander Georgievich Zakovryashin
1899 - 1945
Timofey Ivanovich Xenofontov (1912 - 1990)
Timofey Ivanovich Xenofontov
1912 - 1990
Iurii Georgievich Neroda (1920 - 2006)
Iurii Georgievich Neroda
1920 - 2006
Alexander Nikolaevich Volkov (1886 - 1957)
Alexander Nikolaevich Volkov
1886 - 1957
Dmitry Stakhievich Moor (1883 - 1946)
Dmitry Stakhievich Moor
1883 - 1946
Alexei Ivanovich Vepkhvadze (1921 - 1982)
Alexei Ivanovich Vepkhvadze
1921 - 1982
Victor Ivanovich Korovin (1935 - 1991)
Victor Ivanovich Korovin
1935 - 1991
Vladimir Afanasevich Maslov (1925 - 1993)
Vladimir Afanasevich Maslov
1925 - 1993
Fyodor Semyonovich Bogorodsky (1895 - 1959)
Fyodor Semyonovich Bogorodsky
1895 - 1959
Ivan Ivanovich Chorny (1925 - 2008)
Ivan Ivanovich Chorny
1925 - 2008
Viktor Nikolaevich Losev (1923 - 1995)
Viktor Nikolaevich Losev
1923 - 1995
Leonid Petrovich Tikhomirov (1926 - 2016)
Leonid Petrovich Tikhomirov
1926 - 2016
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