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

Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985)
Marc Chagall
1887 - 1985
Alexander Alexandrovich Blinkov (1911 - 1995)
Alexander Alexandrovich Blinkov
1911 - 1995
Marietta Sergeevna Shaginyan (1888 - 1982)
Marietta Sergeevna Shaginyan
1888 - 1982
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasiliev (1907 - 1975)
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasiliev
1907 - 1975
Sergey Aleksandrovich Alimov (1938 - 2019)
Sergey Aleksandrovich Alimov
1938 - 2019
Tatyana Alekseevna Mavrina (1902 - 1996)
Tatyana Alekseevna Mavrina
1902 - 1996
Sofya Isaakovna Dymshits-Tolstaya (1884 - 1963)
Sofya Isaakovna Dymshits-Tolstaya
1884 - 1963
Fedor Mikhaylovich Matveev (1758 - 1826)
Fedor Mikhaylovich Matveev
1758 - 1826
Aleksey Ivanovich Korzukhin (1835 - 1894)
Aleksey Ivanovich Korzukhin
1835 - 1894
Nikolai Ilyich Kofanov (1943 - 1998)
Nikolai Ilyich Kofanov
1943 - 1998
Eduard Anatolievich Budogosky (1903 - 1976)
Eduard Anatolievich Budogosky
1903 - 1976
Yakov Dorofeyevich Romas (1902 - 1969)
Yakov Dorofeyevich Romas
1902 - 1969
Johann Gottfried Tannauer (1680 - 1737)
Johann Gottfried Tannauer
1680 - 1737
Mikhail Alekseevich Kuzmin (1872 - 1936)
Mikhail Alekseevich Kuzmin
1872 - 1936
Fyodor Viktorovich Lemkul (1914 - 1995)
Fyodor Viktorovich Lemkul
1914 - 1995
Nikolai Vasilievich Ovechkin (1929 - 1993)
Nikolai Vasilievich Ovechkin
1929 - 1993

Creators Socialist realism

Alexander Petrovich Koroviakov (1912 - 1993)
Alexander Petrovich Koroviakov
1912 - 1993
Mikhail Mikhailovich Adamovich (1884 - 1947)
Mikhail Mikhailovich Adamovich
1884 - 1947
Peter Ivanovich Kotov (1889 - 1953)
Peter Ivanovich Kotov
1889 - 1953
Stevan Dohanos (1907 - 1994)
Stevan Dohanos
1907 - 1994
Geliy Mikhailovich Korzhev (1925 - 2012)
Geliy Mikhailovich Korzhev
1925 - 2012
Georgy Georgievich Chernyavsky (1924 - 1981)
Georgy Georgievich Chernyavsky
1924 - 1981
Anatolii Aleksandrovich Kiselev (1929 - 2017)
Anatolii Aleksandrovich Kiselev
1929 - 2017
Leonid Sergeevich Smirnov (1909 - ?)
Leonid Sergeevich Smirnov
1909 - ?
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan (1891 - 1966)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan
1891 - 1966
Valery Vladimirovich Androsov (1939)
Valery Vladimirovich Androsov
1939
Vasyl Illich Kasiyan (1896 - 1976)
Vasyl Illich Kasiyan
1896 - 1976
Isaac Soyer (1902 - 1981)
Isaac Soyer
1902 - 1981
Rostislav Gavrilovich Gorelov (1916 - 2004)
Rostislav Gavrilovich Gorelov
1916 - 2004
Aleksandr Ivanovich Laktionov (1910 - 1972)
Aleksandr Ivanovich Laktionov
1910 - 1972
Andrey Andreevich Kotska (1911 - 1987)
Andrey Andreevich Kotska
1911 - 1987
Mitrofan Borisovich Grekov (1882 - 1934)
Mitrofan Borisovich Grekov
1882 - 1934