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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

Georgy Vartanovich Frangulyan (1945)
Georgy Vartanovich Frangulyan
1945
Igor Gerasimovich Terentiev (1892 - 1937)
Igor Gerasimovich Terentiev
1892 - 1937
Tamuna Sirbiladze (1971 - 2016)
Tamuna Sirbiladze
1971 - 2016
Dmitry Arkadievich Nalbandyan (1906 - 1993)
Dmitry Arkadievich Nalbandyan
1906 - 1993
Ilia Mikhailovich Zdanevich (1894 - 1975)
Ilia Mikhailovich Zdanevich
1894 - 1975
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev (1909 - 1996)
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev
1909 - 1996
David Nestorovich Kakabadze (1889 - 1952)
David Nestorovich Kakabadze
1889 - 1952
Iosif Artemievich Karalyan (1897 - 1981)
Iosif Artemievich Karalyan
1897 - 1981
 Sergey Iosifovich Paradzhanov (1924 - 1990)
Sergey Iosifovich Paradzhanov
1924 - 1990
Ucha Malakievich Japaridze (1906 - 1988)
Ucha Malakievich Japaridze
1906 - 1988
Joannis Avramidis (1922 - 2016)
Joannis Avramidis
1922 - 2016
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze (1909 - 1978)
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze
1909 - 1978
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan (1891 - 1966)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan
1891 - 1966
Alexey Aleksandrovich Radakov (1877 - 1942)
Alexey Aleksandrovich Radakov
1877 - 1942
Dmitry Pavlovich Krapivny (1900 - 1940)
Dmitry Pavlovich Krapivny
1900 - 1940
Yakov Ivanovich Nikoladze (1876 - 1951)
Yakov Ivanovich Nikoladze
1876 - 1951

Creators Socialist realism

Prokopii Ivanovich Dobrynin (1909 - 1966)
Prokopii Ivanovich Dobrynin
1909 - 1966
Pavel Georgievich Gromushkin (1913 - 2008)
Pavel Georgievich Gromushkin
1913 - 2008
Jan Hána (1927 - 1994)
Jan Hána
1927 - 1994
Yakov Dorofeyevich Romas (1902 - 1969)
Yakov Dorofeyevich Romas
1902 - 1969
Nikolai Georgievich Tikhonov (1892 - 1988)
Nikolai Georgievich Tikhonov
1892 - 1988
Viktor Vasilievich Makarov (1932 - 2018)
Viktor Vasilievich Makarov
1932 - 2018
Pavel Mikhailovich Kozhin (1904 - 1975)
Pavel Mikhailovich Kozhin
1904 - 1975
Viktor Aleksandrovich Sinaysky (1893 - 1968)
Viktor Aleksandrovich Sinaysky
1893 - 1968
Pyotr Alekseevich Basanets (1926 - 2007)
Pyotr Alekseevich Basanets
1926 - 2007
Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar (1871 - 1960)
Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar
1871 - 1960
Vasily Filippovich Rudnev (1928 - 2018)
Vasily Filippovich Rudnev
1928 - 2018
Yuri Berngardovich Kafengauz (1929 - 2008)
Yuri Berngardovich Kafengauz
1929 - 2008
Konstantin Mikhailovich Lepilov (1879 - 1941)
Konstantin Mikhailovich Lepilov
1879 - 1941
Mariam Arshaki Aslamazyan (1907 - 2006)
Mariam Arshaki Aslamazyan
1907 - 2006
Piotr Dmitrievich Buchkin (1886 - 1965)
Piotr Dmitrievich Buchkin
1886 - 1965
Anatolii Nikolaevich Shipov (1929 - 1986)
Anatolii Nikolaevich Shipov
1929 - 1986