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

Pavel Osipovich Kovalevsky (1843 - 1903)
Pavel Osipovich Kovalevsky
1843 - 1903
Yury Leonidovich Cooper (1940)
Yury Leonidovich Cooper
1940
Pavel Vasilievich Malkov (1900 - 1953)
Pavel Vasilievich Malkov
1900 - 1953
Carl Timoleon von Neff (1805 - 1877)
Carl Timoleon von Neff
1805 - 1877
Vladimir Davydovych Burliuk (1886 - 1917)
Vladimir Davydovych Burliuk
1886 - 1917
Tatyana Georgievna Bruni (1902 - 2001)
Tatyana Georgievna Bruni
1902 - 2001
Serafim Nikolaevich Sudbinin (1867 - 1944)
Serafim Nikolaevich Sudbinin
1867 - 1944
Konstantin Dmitriyevich Flavitsky (1830 - 1866)
Konstantin Dmitriyevich Flavitsky
1830 - 1866
Shavkat Fazylovich Abdusalamov (1936)
Shavkat Fazylovich Abdusalamov
1936
Adolf Iosifovich Charlemagne (1826 - 1901)
Adolf Iosifovich Charlemagne
1826 - 1901
Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli (1934)
Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli
1934
Rostislav Vladimirovitch (Rostislas) Loukine (Lukin) (1904 - 1988)
Rostislav Vladimirovitch (Rostislas) Loukine (Lukin)
1904 - 1988
Nikolay Pavlovich Ul'yanov (1875 - 1949)
Nikolay Pavlovich Ul'yanov
1875 - 1949
Sergey Mikhaylovich Bordachev (1948)
Sergey Mikhaylovich Bordachev
1948
Simon Segal (1898 - 1969)
Simon Segal
1898 - 1969
Nikolai Ivanovich Andronov (1929 - 1998)
Nikolai Ivanovich Andronov
1929 - 1998

Creators Socialist realism

Vasily Prokofyevich Yefanov (1900 - 1978)
Vasily Prokofyevich Yefanov
1900 - 1978
Dmitry Arkadievich Nalbandyan (1906 - 1993)
Dmitry Arkadievich Nalbandyan
1906 - 1993
Matvey Genrikhovich Manizer (1891 - 1966)
Matvey Genrikhovich Manizer
1891 - 1966
Felix Samoilovich Lembersky (1913 - 1970)
Felix Samoilovich Lembersky
1913 - 1970
Rudolf Rudolfovich Frentz (1888 - 1956)
Rudolf Rudolfovich Frentz
1888 - 1956
Elena Iakovlevna Danko (1897 - 1942)
Elena Iakovlevna Danko
1897 - 1942
Pyotr Yakovlevich Anurin (1914 - 1992)
Pyotr Yakovlevich Anurin
1914 - 1992
Nikolay Ivanovich Barchenkov (1918 - 2002)
Nikolay Ivanovich Barchenkov
1918 - 2002
Pavel Efimovich Ab (1902 - 1974)
Pavel Efimovich Ab
1902 - 1974
Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar (1871 - 1960)
Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar
1871 - 1960
Vitaly Nikolayevich Onkov (1946 - 2008)
Vitaly Nikolayevich Onkov
1946 - 2008
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze (1909 - 1978)
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze
1909 - 1978
Leonid Ivanovich Chernov (1915 - 1990)
Leonid Ivanovich Chernov
1915 - 1990
Oto Skulme (1889 - 1967)
Oto Skulme
1889 - 1967
Prokopii Ivanovich Dobrynin (1909 - 1966)
Prokopii Ivanovich Dobrynin
1909 - 1966
Leonid Vladimirovich Shervud (1871 - 1954)
Leonid Vladimirovich Shervud
1871 - 1954