Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (1883 - 1973)

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Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin

Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (Russian: Артур Владимирович Фонвизин), a Soviet painter renowned for his mastery in watercolor, was born on January 11, 1883, into a forester's family. From a young age, following a transformative experience at a circus, Fonvizin developed a profound love for drawing. His journey into the art world began with his education at the Moscow School of Painting, where he rubbed shoulders with avant-garde artists and later furthered his studies in Munich among a vibrant community of Russian painters. Fonvizin's early work, influenced by symbolism and the lyrical primitive style, included notable pieces such as "The Bride" (1902) and "Leda" (1904)​​​​.

Throughout his career, Fonvizin was an active participant in significant art movements and exhibitions, such as the Blue Rose, Jack of Diamonds, and the World of Art movement. His transition to watercolors marked a defining moment in his artistic journey, allowing him to capture the ephemeral beauty of landscapes, portraits, and scenes from pre-revolutionary life with a directness and vibrancy that became his hallmark​​.

Despite facing challenges, including criticism for formalism and being exiled due to his German heritage, Fonvizin's resilience and dedication to art remained unwavering. His works, celebrated for their lack of preparatory sketches and immediate application of paint, are held in high esteem and featured in prestigious collections like the Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum. Among his famous works are "The Circus. Horsewoman" (1936) and portraits of ballerinas from the Bolshoi Theater, showcasing his lifelong fascination with the circus and theater​​​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Fonvizin's oeuvre offers a unique glimpse into the soul of early 20th-century Russian art, marked by its lyrical beauty and emotional depth. To stay updated on sales and auction events related to Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin's work, signing up for updates is recommended. This subscription ensures access to the latest information on the availability of his mesmerizing watercolor paintings.

Date and place of birt:11 january 1883, Riga, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:19 august 1973, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Latvia, Russia, USSR
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Knave of Diamonds, Mir iskusstva
Genre:Genre art, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Expressionism, Contemporary art, Formalism
Technique:Watercolor

Creators Latvia

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Lea Matisovna Davydova-Medene
1921 - 1986
Jan Damel (1780 - 1840)
Jan Damel
1780 - 1840
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov (1906 - 1989)
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov
1906 - 1989
Vera Ignatyevna Mukhina (1889 - 1953)
Vera Ignatyevna Mukhina
1889 - 1953
Boriss Bērziņš (1930 - 2002)
Boriss Bērziņš
1930 - 2002
Eduard Yanovich Brentsens (1885 - 1929)
Eduard Yanovich Brentsens
1885 - 1929
Voldemar Matvejs (1877 - 1916)
Voldemar Matvejs
1877 - 1916
Aleksandr Davidovich Drevin (1889 - 1938)
Aleksandr Davidovich Drevin
1889 - 1938
Normunds Braslins (1962)
Normunds Braslins
1962
Ida Kerkovius (1879 - 1970)
Ida Kerkovius
1879 - 1970
Martins Krumins (1900 - 1992)
Martins Krumins
1900 - 1992
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh (1911 - 1983)
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh
1911 - 1983
Janis Avotins (1981)
Janis Avotins
1981
Vasily Nikolayevich Masyutin (1884 - 1955)
Vasily Nikolayevich Masyutin
1884 - 1955
Vilhelms Purvītis (1872 - 1945)
Vilhelms Purvītis
1872 - 1945
Vera Idelson (1893 - 1977)
Vera Idelson
1893 - 1977

Creators Contemporary art

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Bjorn Norgaard
1947
Marion Bembé (1930)
Marion Bembé
1930
Benton Murdoch Spruance (1904 - 1967)
Benton Murdoch Spruance
1904 - 1967
Richard Agreiter (1941)
Richard Agreiter
1941
Erwin Friedrich Baumann (1890 - 1980)
Erwin Friedrich Baumann
1890 - 1980
Stefan Gritsch (1951)
Stefan Gritsch
1951
Shen Qin (1958)
Shen Qin
1958
Luis Caballero (1943 - 1995)
Luis Caballero
1943 - 1995
Wilfrid Kreutz (XX century)
Wilfrid Kreutz
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Verdiano Marzi (1949)
Verdiano Marzi
1949
Bob Bonies (1937)
Bob Bonies
1937
Greta Knutson (1899 - 1983)
Greta Knutson
1899 - 1983
Lars Endel Vilks (1946)
Lars Endel Vilks
1946
Henrik Eiben (1975)
Henrik Eiben
1975
Cheslav Tansky (1862 - 1942)
Cheslav Tansky
1862 - 1942
John Angus Chamberlain (1927 - 2011)
John Angus Chamberlain
1927 - 2011
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