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

Eduards Kalniņš (1904 - 1988)
Eduards Kalniņš
1904 - 1988
Naum L'vovich Aronson (1872 - 1943)
Naum L'vovich Aronson
1872 - 1943
Jacques Chapiro (1887 - 1972)
Jacques Chapiro
1887 - 1972
Voldemar Matvejs (1877 - 1916)
Voldemar Matvejs
1877 - 1916
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov (1906 - 1989)
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov
1906 - 1989
Vasily Nikolayevich Masyutin (1884 - 1955)
Vasily Nikolayevich Masyutin
1884 - 1955
Ludolfs Liberts (1895 - 1959)
Ludolfs Liberts
1895 - 1959
Martins Krumins (1900 - 1992)
Martins Krumins
1900 - 1992
Normunds Braslins (1962)
Normunds Braslins
1962
Artur Petrovich Apinis (1904 - 1975)
Artur Petrovich Apinis
1904 - 1975
Aleksandr Davidovich Drevin (1889 - 1938)
Aleksandr Davidovich Drevin
1889 - 1938
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis (1895 - 1938)
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis
1895 - 1938
Vija Celmins (1938)
Vija Celmins
1938
Mark Rothko (1903 - 1970)
Mark Rothko
1903 - 1970
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh (1911 - 1983)
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh
1911 - 1983
Ella Kruglyanskaya (1978)
Ella Kruglyanskaya
1978

Creators Contemporary art

Miriam Vlaming (1971)
Miriam Vlaming
1971
Donato D'Urbino (1935)
Donato D'Urbino
1935
Raimund Girke (1930 - 2002)
Raimund Girke
1930 - 2002
Ingrid Donat (1957)
Ingrid Donat
1957
Leon Löwentraut (1998)
Leon Löwentraut
1998
Jules Chéret (1836 - 1932)
Jules Chéret
1836 - 1932
Dorothea Schulz (1962)
Dorothea Schulz
1962
Robert Kushner (1949)
Robert Kushner
1949
Roger Sprunger (1920 - 2008)
Roger Sprunger
1920 - 2008
Elizabeth Catlett (1915 - 2012)
Elizabeth Catlett
1915 - 2012
Sergius Pauser (1896 - 1970)
Sergius Pauser
1896 - 1970
Joseph Enseling (1886 - 1957)
Joseph Enseling
1886 - 1957
Judy Cassab (1920 - 2015)
Judy Cassab
1920 - 2015
Jürgen Wenzel (1950 - 2023)
Jürgen Wenzel
1950 - 2023
August Macke (1887 - 1914)
August Macke
1887 - 1914
Ali Seyed Nassir (1951)
Ali Seyed Nassir
1951
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