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

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Nikolai Petrovich Feofilaktov (1876 - 1941)
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Akhmat Fatkullovich Lutfullin (1928 - 2007)
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Boris Evseevich Kaplyansky (1903 - 1984)
Boris Evseevich Kaplyansky
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Nikolai Alexandrovich Yaroshenko (1846 - 1898)
Nikolai Alexandrovich Yaroshenko
1846 - 1898
Vladimir Izhakovich Naiditch (1903 - 1980)
Vladimir Izhakovich Naiditch
1903 - 1980
Yury Konstantinovich Burdzhelyan (1921 - 2008)
Yury Konstantinovich Burdzhelyan
1921 - 2008
Alexander Sergeyevich Gushchin (1902 - 1950)
Alexander Sergeyevich Gushchin
1902 - 1950
Revekka Moiseevna Tsuzmer (1918 - 2009)
Revekka Moiseevna Tsuzmer
1918 - 2009
Aleksandr Evgenevich Iakovlev (1887 - 1938)
Aleksandr Evgenevich Iakovlev
1887 - 1938
Nikolay Stepanovich Pimenov (1812 - 1864)
Nikolay Stepanovich Pimenov
1812 - 1864
Mikhail Arkadyevich Suzdaltsev (1917 - 1998)
Mikhail Arkadyevich Suzdaltsev
1917 - 1998
Meer Moiseevich Akselrod (1902 - 1970)
Meer Moiseevich Akselrod
1902 - 1970
Viktor Efimovich Popkov (1932 - 1974)
Viktor Efimovich Popkov
1932 - 1974
Andrey Konstantinovich Nartov (1693 - 1756)
Andrey Konstantinovich Nartov
1693 - 1756
Vladimir Sergeyevich Lemport (1922 - 2001)
Vladimir Sergeyevich Lemport
1922 - 2001

Creators Socialist realism

Pyotr Vasilievich Pavlov (1937 - 2010)
Pyotr Vasilievich Pavlov
1937 - 2010
Olga Dmitryevna Forsh (1873 - 1961)
Olga Dmitryevna Forsh
1873 - 1961
Pavel Matveyevich Gorobets (1905 - 1974)
Pavel Matveyevich Gorobets
1905 - 1974
Karina Ivanovna Nelius (1903 - 1992)
Karina Ivanovna Nelius
1903 - 1992
Aleksei Mikhailovich Gritsai (1914 - 1998)
Aleksei Mikhailovich Gritsai
1914 - 1998
Elena Mikhailovna Gurevich (1906 - 1989)
Elena Mikhailovna Gurevich
1906 - 1989
Alexander Mikhailovich Semyonov (1922 - 1984)
Alexander Mikhailovich Semyonov
1922 - 1984
Georgy Semyonovich Vereisky (1886 - 1962)
Georgy Semyonovich Vereisky
1886 - 1962
Ivan Ivanovich Cherinko (1908 - 1948)
Ivan Ivanovich Cherinko
1908 - 1948
Irina Nikolaevna Nikonova (1910 - 1997)
Irina Nikolaevna Nikonova
1910 - 1997
Amado de la Cueva (1891 - 1926)
Amado de la Cueva
1891 - 1926
Nina Aleksandrovna Malysheva (1914 - 1983)
Nina Aleksandrovna Malysheva
1914 - 1983
Hamed Ewais (1919 - 2011)
Hamed Ewais
1919 - 2011
Max Lingner (1888 - 1959)
Max Lingner
1888 - 1959
Vasily Nikitovich Zachinyaev (1915 - 2008)
Vasily Nikitovich Zachinyaev
1915 - 2008
Svetlana Vladislavovna Golembovskaia (1927 - 2016)
Svetlana Vladislavovna Golembovskaia
1927 - 2016
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