Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi (1842 - 1910)

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Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi

Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi (Russian: Архип Иванович Куинджи) was a Russian landscape painter of Greek descent, celebrated for his pioneering use of light and color to evoke dramatic atmospheres. Born into a shoemaker's family in Mariupol, Ukraine, Kuindzhi faced early hardships, including the loss of his parents at a young age. Despite these challenges, his passion for art led him to Saint Petersburg, where he largely taught himself to paint, although he briefly studied at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts and was influenced by the renowned marine artist Ivan Aivazovsky.

Kuindzhi's work stands out for its innovative approach to capturing the natural world, particularly his use of light to create mood and atmosphere. His paintings, such as "Moonlit Night on the Dnieper" (1880), "The Birch Grove" (1879), and "Red Sunset on the Dnieper" (1905–1908), demonstrate his skill in portraying the luminous qualities of the landscape, often with a dramatic and almost mystical quality. His landscapes are not just representations of nature but are imbued with a sense of the sublime, reflecting his lifelong interest in the scientific and philosophical studies of light and perception, a curiosity partly nurtured through his friendship with the chemist Dmitri Mendeleev.

Despite achieving significant acclaim, including the patronage of notable figures like Pavel Tretyakov, Kuindzhi withdrew from public life at the peak of his career. This withdrawal, however, did not diminish his impact on the art world; he continued to influence future generations as a professor at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, where he taught artists such as Nicholas Roerich and Arkady Rylov. His commitment to art and education culminated in the formation of the Society of Artists, which was later named in his honor.

Kuindzhi's legacy is preserved in major institutions like the State Russian Museum and the Tretyakov Gallery, where his masterpieces continue to inspire awe and admiration. His works offer a window into the soul of the Russian landscape, reflecting a blend of his Greek, Tatar, Ukrainian, and Russian heritage.

For art collectors and experts, Kuindzhi's paintings represent not only aesthetic beauty but also the rich cultural and historical contexts from which they emerged. His innovative techniques and the emotional depth of his work continue to captivate audiences, making him a pivotal figure in the world of landscape painting.

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Date and place of birt:27 january 1842, Mariupol, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:24 july 1910, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Itinerants, Russian school
Genre:Landscape painting
Art style:Impressionism, Realism, Romanticism, Luminism

Creators Russia

Alla (Alisa) Ivanovna Poret (1902 - 1984)
Alla (Alisa) Ivanovna Poret
1902 - 1984
Alexander Michailowitsch Rodtschenko (1891 - 1956)
Alexander Michailowitsch Rodtschenko
1891 - 1956
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev (1909 - 1996)
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev
1909 - 1996
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Beklemishev (1861 - 1919)
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Beklemishev
1861 - 1919
Galina Andreyevna Sokolova (1919 - 2012)
Galina Andreyevna Sokolova
1919 - 2012
Pyotr Vasilievich Pavlov (1937 - 2010)
Pyotr Vasilievich Pavlov
1937 - 2010
Viktor Aronovich Duvidov (1932 - 2000)
Viktor Aronovich Duvidov
1932 - 2000
Illarion Vladimirovich Golitsyn (1928 - 2007)
Illarion Vladimirovich Golitsyn
1928 - 2007
André-Jean Le Brun (Lebrun) (1737 - 1811)
André-Jean Le Brun (Lebrun)
1737 - 1811
Valeryan Alekseevich Sergin (1936)
Valeryan Alekseevich Sergin
1936
Pavel Pavlovich Dzhogin (1834 - 1885)
Pavel Pavlovich Dzhogin
1834 - 1885
Sarra Dmitrievna Lebedeva (1892 - 1967)
Sarra Dmitrievna Lebedeva
1892 - 1967
Alexander Dumchenko (1954)
Alexander Dumchenko
1954
Alexej von Jawlensky (1864 - 1941)
Alexej von Jawlensky
1864 - 1941
Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray (1848 - 1886)
Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray
1848 - 1886
Aleksei Alekseevich Kharlamov (1840 - 1925)
Aleksei Alekseevich Kharlamov
1840 - 1925

Creators Impressionism

Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885)
Victor Hugo
1802 - 1885
Emanuel Larsen (1823 - 1859)
Emanuel Larsen
1823 - 1859
Georges Huet (1860 - 1935)
Georges Huet
1860 - 1935
Adriaan de Lelie (1755 - 1820)
Adriaan de Lelie
1755 - 1820
Louis Hofbauer (1889 - 1932)
Louis Hofbauer
1889 - 1932
Igor Oleinikov (1968)
Igor Oleinikov
1968
Abbott Fuller Graves (1859 - 1936)
Abbott Fuller Graves
1859 - 1936
William Llewellyn (1858 - 1941)
William Llewellyn
1858 - 1941
Pavel Dmitrievich Shmarov (1874 - 1950)
Pavel Dmitrievich Shmarov
1874 - 1950
Karl Fedorovich Gun (1831 - 1877)
Karl Fedorovich Gun
1831 - 1877
Hugo Salmson (1843 - 1894)
Hugo Salmson
1843 - 1894
Rudolf Wiegmann (1804 - 1865)
Rudolf Wiegmann
1804 - 1865
Gustav Graef (1821 - 1895)
Gustav Graef
1821 - 1895
Robert Oscar Lenkiewicz (1941 - 2002)
Robert Oscar Lenkiewicz
1941 - 2002
Charles Hoguet (1821 - 1870)
Charles Hoguet
1821 - 1870
Michael Gundermann (1945)
Michael Gundermann
1945
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