Mikhail Vasilyevich Le-Dentu (1891 - 1917)

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Mikhail Vasilyevich Le-Dentu

Mikhail Vasilyevich Le Dentu (Russian: Михаил Васильевич Ле-Дантю), also known as Mikhail Le-dantyu or Le Dante, was a Russian artist whose life and career were tragically cut short. Born into the culturally rich and historically significant Le Dante family, Mikhail's lineage was intertwined with both French and Russian heritage, evident in the dramatic tales of his ancestors, such as Camille Le Dante who followed her Decembrist husband to Siberia. Despite his noble ancestry, Mikhail's father lived the modest life of a Russian intellectual-commoner, which influenced Mikhail's upbringing and values.

Le Dentu's artistic journey began early, with a passion for drawing manifesting in his childhood. His talent led him to study at the Academy of Fine Arts, where he quickly aligned with the avant-garde movements of his time. His involvement with the "Union of Youth" and participation in groundbreaking exhibitions like "Donkey's Tail" showcased his commitment to exploring new artistic directions, diverging from traditional academia to embrace folk art and the burgeoning Russian avant-garde.

Mikhail's exploration of art was not limited to Russia; his travels to Georgia introduced him to the works of self-taught artists, expanding his understanding and appreciation of art beyond the conventional. His work, although largely lost, remains a vital piece of Russian art history, offering insights into the avant-garde movements of the early 20th century and the cultural exchanges between Russia and France. His life, marked by innovation and tragedy, reflects the turbulent times he lived in, making his contribution to art all the more poignant.

Le Dentu's legacy, despite the small number of surviving works, is significant for understanding the evolution of Russian art and its interactions with European movements. His story is a reminder of the myriad of influences that shape an artist's work and the often-unpredictable path of creative expression​​​​.

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Date and place of birt:8 february 1891, Tver, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:25 august 1917, Khmelnytskyi, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Painter, Researcher
Genre:Genre art, Portrait
Art style:Cubism, Rayonism, Avant-garde, Futurism

Creators Russia

Konstantin Alexeyevich Vasiliev (1942 - 1976)
Konstantin Alexeyevich Vasiliev
1942 - 1976
Mikhail Zichy (1827 - 1906)
Mikhail Zichy
1827 - 1906
Stasis Al'girdovich Krasauskas (1929 - 1977)
Stasis Al'girdovich Krasauskas
1929 - 1977
Ivan Philippovich Tupylev (1758 - 1821)
Ivan Philippovich Tupylev
1758 - 1821
Nikolai Fedorovich Lapshin (1891 - 1942)
Nikolai Fedorovich Lapshin
1891 - 1942
Boris Nikolaevich Koshelokhov (1942 - 2021)
Boris Nikolaevich Koshelokhov
1942 - 2021
Boris Solomonovich Aronson (1898 - 1980)
Boris Solomonovich Aronson
1898 - 1980
Fyodor (Theodore) Igorevich Stravinsky (Strawinsky) (1907 - 1989)
Fyodor (Theodore) Igorevich Stravinsky (Strawinsky)
1907 - 1989
Léon Zack (1892 - 1980)
Léon Zack
1892 - 1980
Alexei Petrovich Antropov (1716 - 1795)
Alexei Petrovich Antropov
1716 - 1795
Stefano Torelli (1712 - 1784)
Stefano Torelli
1712 - 1784
Osip Abramovich Sidlin (1909 - 1972)
Osip Abramovich Sidlin
1909 - 1972
Mikhail Shibanov (XVIII century - 1789)
Mikhail Shibanov
XVIII century - 1789
Matvey Afanas'evich Chizhov (1838 - 1916)
Matvey Afanas'evich Chizhov
1838 - 1916
Evgeny Goryunov (1944 - 1994)
Evgeny Goryunov
1944 - 1994
Ignotas Mauricijus Ščedrauskas (1815 - 1871)
Ignotas Mauricijus Ščedrauskas
1815 - 1871

Creators Avant-garde

Roger Parry (1905 - 1977)
Roger Parry
1905 - 1977
Lois Dodd (1927)
Lois Dodd
1927
Patrick Henry Bruce (1880 - 1936)
Patrick Henry Bruce
1880 - 1936
Izrail' Mordukhovich Basov (1918 - 1994)
Izrail' Mordukhovich Basov
1918 - 1994
René Magritte (1898 - 1967)
René Magritte
1898 - 1967
Concetto Maugeri (1919 - 1951)
Concetto Maugeri
1919 - 1951
Gregorio Sciltian (1900 - 1985)
Gregorio Sciltian
1900 - 1985
Rudolph Belarski (1900 - 1983)
Rudolph Belarski
1900 - 1983
Aleksandra Vasilevna Shchekatikhina-Pototskaia (1892 - 1967)
Aleksandra Vasilevna Shchekatikhina-Pototskaia
1892 - 1967
George Brecht (1926 - 2008)
George Brecht
1926 - 2008
Vladimir Georgievich Bekhteev (1878 - 1971)
Vladimir Georgievich Bekhteev
1878 - 1971
Paul Klee (1879 - 1940)
Paul Klee
1879 - 1940
Paul (Pavel Andreevich) Mansouroff (Mansurov) (1896 - 1983)
Paul (Pavel Andreevich) Mansouroff (Mansurov)
1896 - 1983
Marc Mendelson (1915 - 2013)
Marc Mendelson
1915 - 2013
Jirō Takamatsu (1936 - 1998)
Jirō Takamatsu
1936 - 1998
Gino Sarfatti (1912 - 1985)
Gino Sarfatti
1912 - 1985
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