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

Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni (1836 - 1902)
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni
1836 - 1902
Aleksandr Ivanovich Terebenev (1815 - 1859)
Aleksandr Ivanovich Terebenev
1815 - 1859
Ruben Monakhov (1970)
Ruben Monakhov
1970
Zaven Petrosovich Arshakuni (1932 - 2012)
Zaven Petrosovich Arshakuni
1932 - 2012
Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich (1828 - 1883)
Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich
1828 - 1883
Yury Konstantinovich Burdzhelyan (1921 - 2008)
Yury Konstantinovich Burdzhelyan
1921 - 2008
Mikhail Konstantinovich Anikushin (1917 - 1997)
Mikhail Konstantinovich Anikushin
1917 - 1997
Sergey Vasilievich Gerasimov (1885 - 1964)
Sergey Vasilievich Gerasimov
1885 - 1964
Abram Isaakovich Monoszon (1914 - 2007)
Abram Isaakovich Monoszon
1914 - 2007
Alexander Cozens (1717 - 1786)
Alexander Cozens
1717 - 1786
Ilgizar Hasanov (1958)
Ilgizar Hasanov
1958
Aloys-Gustav Rockstuhl (1798 - 1877)
Aloys-Gustav Rockstuhl
1798 - 1877
Grigoriy Vasilyevich Soroka (1823 - 1864)
Grigoriy Vasilyevich Soroka
1823 - 1864
Vladimir Yegorovich Makovsky (1846 - 1920)
Vladimir Yegorovich Makovsky
1846 - 1920
Nikolay Nikolaevich Karazin (1842 - 1909)
Nikolay Nikolaevich Karazin
1842 - 1909
Vladimir Nikitovich Nasedkin (1954)
Vladimir Nikitovich Nasedkin
1954

Creators Avant-garde

Wolfgang Herzig (1941)
Wolfgang Herzig
1941
Axel Arndt (1941 - 1998)
Axel Arndt
1941 - 1998
Charles Prendergast (1863 - 1948)
Charles Prendergast
1863 - 1948
Lois Dodd (1927)
Lois Dodd
1927
Jean Prouvé (1901 - 1984)
Jean Prouvé
1901 - 1984
Adolf de Haer (1892 - 1945)
Adolf de Haer
1892 - 1945
David Hockney (1937)
David Hockney
1937
Imre Szobotka (1890 - 1961)
Imre Szobotka
1890 - 1961
Yury Alekseevich Nashivochnikov (1922 - 2022)
Yury Alekseevich Nashivochnikov
1922 - 2022
Jacques Chapiro (1887 - 1972)
Jacques Chapiro
1887 - 1972
Servando Cabrera Moreno (1923 - 1981)
Servando Cabrera Moreno
1923 - 1981
Sergey Mikhaylovich Romanovich (1894 - 1968)
Sergey Mikhaylovich Romanovich
1894 - 1968
Jean Dufy (1888 - 1964)
Jean Dufy
1888 - 1964
Ernesto Treccani (1920 - 2009)
Ernesto Treccani
1920 - 2009
Konstantin Konstantinovich Olimpov (1889 - 1940)
Konstantin Konstantinovich Olimpov
1889 - 1940
Pablo Curatella Manes (1891 - 1962)
Pablo Curatella Manes
1891 - 1962
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