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

Georgy Evlampievich Nikolsky (1906 - 1973)
Georgy Evlampievich Nikolsky
1906 - 1973
Yulo Il'mar Iokhannesovich Sooster (1924 - 1970)
Yulo Il'mar Iokhannesovich Sooster
1924 - 1970
Viktor Aleksandrovich Vesnin (1882 - 1950)
Viktor Aleksandrovich Vesnin
1882 - 1950
Kirill Serafimovich Mamonov (1937)
Kirill Serafimovich Mamonov
1937
Ignotas Mauricijus Ščedrauskas (1815 - 1871)
Ignotas Mauricijus Ščedrauskas
1815 - 1871
Pyotr Dmitrievich Pokarzhevsky (1889 - 1968)
Pyotr Dmitrievich Pokarzhevsky
1889 - 1968
Johann Lebrecht Eggink (1784 - 1867)
Johann Lebrecht Eggink
1784 - 1867
Sergey Yuryevich Sudeykin (1882 - 1946)
Sergey Yuryevich Sudeykin
1882 - 1946
Anatoly Yuryevich Nikich-Krilichevsky (1918 - 1994)
Anatoly Yuryevich Nikich-Krilichevsky
1918 - 1994
Igor Konstantinovich Skorobogatov (1920 - 1997)
Igor Konstantinovich Skorobogatov
1920 - 1997
Franz Roubaud (1856 - 1928)
Franz Roubaud
1856 - 1928
Vera Efremovna Pestel (Bal'i) (1887 - 1952)
Vera Efremovna Pestel (Bal'i)
1887 - 1952
Pyotr Tarasovych Maltsev (1907 - 1993)
Pyotr Tarasovych Maltsev
1907 - 1993
Antonio Peresinotti (1708 - 1778)
Antonio Peresinotti
1708 - 1778
Petr Efimovich Zabolotsky (1803 - 1866)
Petr Efimovich Zabolotsky
1803 - 1866
Benoît-Charles Mitoire (1782 - 1832)
Benoît-Charles Mitoire
1782 - 1832

Creators Socialist realism

Ralph Ward Stackpole (1885 - 1973)
Ralph Ward Stackpole
1885 - 1973
Boris Vasilievich Korneev (1922 - 1973)
Boris Vasilievich Korneev
1922 - 1973
Amado de la Cueva (1891 - 1926)
Amado de la Cueva
1891 - 1926
Peter Ivanovich Kotov (1889 - 1953)
Peter Ivanovich Kotov
1889 - 1953
Zair Isaakovich Azgur (1908 - 1995)
Zair Isaakovich Azgur
1908 - 1995
Vasily Filippovich Rudnev (1928 - 2018)
Vasily Filippovich Rudnev
1928 - 2018
Elena Alexandrovna Janson-Maniser (1890 - 1971)
Elena Alexandrovna Janson-Maniser
1890 - 1971
Gennady Fyodorovich Babikov (1911 - 1993)
Gennady Fyodorovich Babikov
1911 - 1993
Leonid Vasilievich Khudyakov (1915 - 1995)
Leonid Vasilievich Khudyakov
1915 - 1995
Pavel Petrovich Miroshnichenko (1920 - 2005)
Pavel Petrovich Miroshnichenko
1920 - 2005
Antonio Bernie (1905 - 1981)
Antonio Bernie
1905 - 1981
Yakov Mikhailovich Strukhmanchuk (1884 - 1937)
Yakov Mikhailovich Strukhmanchuk
1884 - 1937
Tamara Pavlovna Nechaeva (1922 - 2003)
Tamara Pavlovna Nechaeva
1922 - 2003
Pavel Matveyevich Gorobets (1905 - 1974)
Pavel Matveyevich Gorobets
1905 - 1974
Pyotr Petrovich Konchalovsky (1876 - 1956)
Pyotr Petrovich Konchalovsky
1876 - 1956
Victor Iosifovich Kotov (1927 - 1994)
Victor Iosifovich Kotov
1927 - 1994
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