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

Anna von Wahl (1861 - 1938)
Anna von Wahl
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Sergei Ivanovich Osipov (1915 - 1985)
Sergei Ivanovich Osipov
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Vera Ignatyevna Mukhina (1889 - 1953)
Vera Ignatyevna Mukhina
1889 - 1953
Nikolai Petrovich Chimona (1864 - 1929)
Nikolai Petrovich Chimona
1864 - 1929
Alexander Nikolayevich Mordvinov (1799 - 1858)
Alexander Nikolayevich Mordvinov
1799 - 1858
Mykola Kornylovych Pymonenkо (1862 - 1912)
Mykola Kornylovych Pymonenkо
1862 - 1912
Ivan Fyodorovich Seleznyov (1856 - 1936)
Ivan Fyodorovich Seleznyov
1856 - 1936
Anatoly Andreevich Gorpenko (1916 - 1980)
Anatoly Andreevich Gorpenko
1916 - 1980
Dementy Alekseyevich Shmarinov (1907 - 1999)
Dementy Alekseyevich Shmarinov
1907 - 1999
Grigory Ivanovich Ugryumov (1764 - 1823)
Grigory Ivanovich Ugryumov
1764 - 1823
Mikhail Ivanovich Lebedev (1811 - 1837)
Mikhail Ivanovich Lebedev
1811 - 1837
Georgy Georgievich Shishkin (1948)
Georgy Georgievich Shishkin
1948
Arsen Albertovich Avetisyan (1971 - 2004)
Arsen Albertovich Avetisyan
1971 - 2004
Nikolaus Sagrekow (1897 - 1992)
Nikolaus Sagrekow
1897 - 1992
Victor Ivanovich Makeev (1924)
Victor Ivanovich Makeev
1924
Alexei Nikolaevich Glukharyov (1959)
Alexei Nikolaevich Glukharyov
1959

Creators Avant-garde

Edward Middleton Manigault (1887 - 1922)
Edward Middleton Manigault
1887 - 1922
Laszlo Moholy-Nagy (1895 - 1946)
Laszlo Moholy-Nagy
1895 - 1946
Andrey Gennad'evich Pozdeev (1926 - 1998)
Andrey Gennad'evich Pozdeev
1926 - 1998
Tillman Kaiser (1972)
Tillman Kaiser
1972
Hans Brass (1885 - 1959)
Hans Brass
1885 - 1959
André Masson (1896 - 1987)
André Masson
1896 - 1987
Moisey Alexandrovich Feigin (1904 - 2008)
Moisey Alexandrovich Feigin
1904 - 2008
Arne Jacobsen (1902 - 1971)
Arne Jacobsen
1902 - 1971
Anne Ryan (1889 - 1954)
Anne Ryan
1889 - 1954
George Platt Lynes (1907 - 1955)
George Platt Lynes
1907 - 1955
Jean Pougny (1892 - 1956)
Jean Pougny
1892 - 1956
Wolfgang Herzig (1941)
Wolfgang Herzig
1941
Maruja Mallo (1902 - 1995)
Maruja Mallo
1902 - 1995
Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova (1881 - 1962)
Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
1881 - 1962
Otto Morach (1887 - 1973)
Otto Morach
1887 - 1973
Jacques Villon (1875 - 1963)
Jacques Villon
1875 - 1963
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