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

Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky (1923 - 2010)
Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky
1923 - 2010
Merab Isidorovich Berdzenishvili (1929 - 2016)
Merab Isidorovich Berdzenishvili
1929 - 2016
Ucha Malakievich Japaridze (1906 - 1988)
Ucha Malakievich Japaridze
1906 - 1988
Lado Gudiashvili (1896 - 1980)
Lado Gudiashvili
1896 - 1980
Yakov Ivanovich Nikoladze (1876 - 1951)
Yakov Ivanovich Nikoladze
1876 - 1951
David Nestorovich Kakabadze (1889 - 1952)
David Nestorovich Kakabadze
1889 - 1952
Nikolay Porfirievich Kandelaki (1889 - 1970)
Nikolay Porfirievich Kandelaki
1889 - 1970
Simon Bagratovich Virsaladze (1909 - 1989)
Simon Bagratovich Virsaladze
1909 - 1989
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze (1909 - 1978)
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze
1909 - 1978
Yervand Kochar (1899 - 1979)
Yervand Kochar
1899 - 1979
Koba (Kukuri) Elgudzhevich Guruli (1930 - 2010)
Koba (Kukuri) Elgudzhevich Guruli
1930 - 2010
Joannis Avramidis (1922 - 2016)
Joannis Avramidis
1922 - 2016
Irakly Alekseevich Ochiauri (1924 - 2015)
Irakly Alekseevich Ochiauri
1924 - 2015
Georgy Alekseevich Ochiauri (1927 - 2017)
Georgy Alekseevich Ochiauri
1927 - 2017
Vladimir Afanasyevich Rozmainsky (1885 - 1943)
Vladimir Afanasyevich Rozmainsky
1885 - 1943
Kirill Mikhaylovich Zdanevich (1892 - 1969)
Kirill Mikhaylovich Zdanevich
1892 - 1969

Creators Socialist realism

Sattar Bahlulzade (1909 - 1974)
Sattar Bahlulzade
1909 - 1974
Mikhail Isaevich Dubinsky (1881 - 1941)
Mikhail Isaevich Dubinsky
1881 - 1941
Anatoly Alexandrovich Ostretsov (1931 - 2015)
Anatoly Alexandrovich Ostretsov
1931 - 2015
Yuozas Yokubovich Mikenas (1901 - 1964)
Yuozas Yokubovich Mikenas
1901 - 1964
Charles de Groux (Degroux) (1825 - 1870)
Charles de Groux (Degroux)
1825 - 1870
Georgy Grigoryevich Nissky (1903 - 1987)
Georgy Grigoryevich Nissky
1903 - 1987
Ketevan Konstantinovna Magalashvili (1894 - 1973)
Ketevan Konstantinovna Magalashvili
1894 - 1973
Natalya Leonidovna Gattenberger (1932)
Natalya Leonidovna Gattenberger
1932
Pyotr Mitrofanovich Shukhmin (1894 - 1955)
Pyotr Mitrofanovich Shukhmin
1894 - 1955
Ivan Osipovich Akhremchik (1903 - 1971)
Ivan Osipovich Akhremchik
1903 - 1971
Fedor Savvich Shurpin (1904 - 1972)
Fedor Savvich Shurpin
1904 - 1972
Vecheslav Frantsevich Zagonek (1919 - 1994)
Vecheslav Frantsevich Zagonek
1919 - 1994
Aleksei Ilich Teneta (1899 - 1972)
Aleksei Ilich Teneta
1899 - 1972
Aleksandra Vasilevna Shchekatikhina-Pototskaia (1892 - 1967)
Aleksandra Vasilevna Shchekatikhina-Pototskaia
1892 - 1967
Aleksandr Vasilevich Kryzhanovskii (1923 - 1999)
Aleksandr Vasilevich Kryzhanovskii
1923 - 1999
Porfiry Nikitich Krylov (1902 - 1990)
Porfiry Nikitich Krylov
1902 - 1990
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