Natalya Danko (1892 - 1942) - photo 1

Natalya Danko

Natalya Yakovlevna Danko (Russian: Наталья Яковлевна Данько) was a distinguished Russian sculptor and medallist, celebrated for her profound contributions to the world of porcelain art. Born in 1892 and passing in 1942, Danko's journey in art commenced with rigorous training in Moscow at the Stroganov School and the City Art School, eventually leading her to significant roles in the Imperial Porcelain Factory. By 1914, she was working under the guidance of Vasiliy Lebedev, and by 1919, Danko had risen to the head of the sculpture workshop, a position she held until 1941​​.

Danko's oeuvre is characterized by its revolutionary spirit and exquisite craftsmanship, particularly noted in pieces like the "Red Army Soldier" (1919) and her iconic "Revolutionary chess set" (1922), which have earned her international acclaim. Her innovative designs not only reflected the political changes of her time but also showcased her mastery over porcelain, bringing a new dimension to Soviet art. Her works were showcased globally, from Paris to Monza, cementing her legacy in the international art scene​​.

Among her most celebrated works are the "The Reds and the Whites chess set" (1922-1932) and "Woman and Child with Fish" (1922-1923), both masterpieces of glazed and hard-paste porcelain, respectively. These pieces, housed in prestigious institutions like the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, and the Clark Art Institute, exemplify Danko's skill in blending artistic expression with social commentary, making her an important figure in both Russian and global art history​​​​​​.

For collectors and art and antiques experts, Danko's legacy represents a fascinating intersection of artistic innovation and historical narrative. Her works not only adorn museums but also continue to influence contemporary porcelain art, making her an enduring figure of interest.

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Date and place of birt:18 march 1892, Tiflis, Georgia
Date and place of death:18 march 1942, Ирбит, USSR
Nationality:Georgia, Russia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Ceramist, Porcelain modeler, Sculptor
Art school / group:Stroganov school of Icon Painting
Art style:Soviet art, Socialist realism

Creators Georgia

Nikolay Porfirievich Kandelaki (1889 - 1970)
Nikolay Porfirievich Kandelaki
1889 - 1970
Koba (Kukuri) Elgudzhevich Guruli (1930 - 2010)
Koba (Kukuri) Elgudzhevich Guruli
1930 - 2010
Apollon Kutateladze (1900 - 1972)
Apollon Kutateladze
1900 - 1972
Iosif Artemievich Karalyan (1897 - 1981)
Iosif Artemievich Karalyan
1897 - 1981
Tamuna Sirbiladze (1971 - 2016)
Tamuna Sirbiladze
1971 - 2016
Isidor Grigorievich Frikh-Khar (1893 - 1978)
Isidor Grigorievich Frikh-Khar
1893 - 1978
Vladimir Afanasyevich Rozmainsky (1885 - 1943)
Vladimir Afanasyevich Rozmainsky
1885 - 1943
Elguja Davidovich Amashukeli (1928 - 2002)
Elguja Davidovich Amashukeli
1928 - 2002
Vardges Akopovich Surenyants (1860 - 1921)
Vardges Akopovich Surenyants
1860 - 1921
Gevorg Stepanovich Grigoryan (1897 - 1976)
Gevorg Stepanovich Grigoryan
1897 - 1976
Akop Mkrtumovich Ovnatanyan (1806 - 1881)
Akop Mkrtumovich Ovnatanyan
1806 - 1881
Stanisław Horno-Poplawski (1902 - 1997)
Stanisław Horno-Poplawski
1902 - 1997
Elena Dmitrievna Akhvlediani (1901 - 1975)
Elena Dmitrievna Akhvlediani
1901 - 1975
Dmitry Arkadievich Nalbandyan (1906 - 1993)
Dmitry Arkadievich Nalbandyan
1906 - 1993
Lado Gudiashvili (1896 - 1980)
Lado Gudiashvili
1896 - 1980
Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky (1923 - 2010)
Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky
1923 - 2010

Creators Socialist realism

Georgy Fedorovich Otchenashko (1934)
Georgy Fedorovich Otchenashko
1934
Iosif Moiseevich Chaykov (1888 - 1979)
Iosif Moiseevich Chaykov
1888 - 1979
Nina Nikolaevna Vatolina (1915 - 2002)
Nina Nikolaevna Vatolina
1915 - 2002
Eduard Stepanovich Kochergin (1937)
Eduard Stepanovich Kochergin
1937
Moses Ivanovich Toidze (1871 - 1953)
Moses Ivanovich Toidze
1871 - 1953
Georgii Nikolaevich Traugot (1903 - 1961)
Georgii Nikolaevich Traugot
1903 - 1961
Veniamin Pavlovich Belkin (1884 - 1951)
Veniamin Pavlovich Belkin
1884 - 1951
Samuil Grigorievich Nevelshtein (1903 - 1983)
Samuil Grigorievich Nevelshtein
1903 - 1983
Vladimir Nikolaevich Olshevskii (1923 - 1966)
Vladimir Nikolaevich Olshevskii
1923 - 1966
Vyacheslav Mineevich Mariupolsky (1905 - 1986)
Vyacheslav Mineevich Mariupolsky
1905 - 1986
Taisia Kirillovna Afonina (1913 - 1994)
Taisia Kirillovna Afonina
1913 - 1994
Elena Aleksandrovna Kamolova (1918 - 2020)
Elena Aleksandrovna Kamolova
1918 - 2020
Dmitry Innokentievich Karatanov (1874 - 1952)
Dmitry Innokentievich Karatanov
1874 - 1952
Liubov Mikhailovna Kholina (1918 - 1998)
Liubov Mikhailovna Kholina
1918 - 1998
Evgeny Ivanovich Gudin (1921 - 1991)
Evgeny Ivanovich Gudin
1921 - 1991
Amaiak Gurgenovich Bdeian (1925 - 2017)
Amaiak Gurgenovich Bdeian
1925 - 2017
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