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

Sergey Ivanovich Sedrac (1878 - 1974)
Sergey Ivanovich Sedrac
1878 - 1974
Alexei Ivanovich Vepkhvadze (1921 - 1982)
Alexei Ivanovich Vepkhvadze
1921 - 1982
Dmitry Pavlovich Krapivny (1900 - 1940)
Dmitry Pavlovich Krapivny
1900 - 1940
Zwy Milshtein (1934 - 2020)
Zwy Milshtein
1934 - 2020
Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky (1923 - 2010)
Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky
1923 - 2010
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan (1891 - 1966)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan
1891 - 1966
Simon Bagratovich Virsaladze (1909 - 1989)
Simon Bagratovich Virsaladze
1909 - 1989
Moses Ivanovich Toidze (1871 - 1953)
Moses Ivanovich Toidze
1871 - 1953
 Sergey Iosifovich Paradzhanov (1924 - 1990)
Sergey Iosifovich Paradzhanov
1924 - 1990
Irakli Moiseevich Toidze (1902 - 1985)
Irakli Moiseevich Toidze
1902 - 1985
Gevork Zakharovich Bashinjagyan (1857 - 1925)
Gevork Zakharovich Bashinjagyan
1857 - 1925
Apollon Kutateladze (1900 - 1972)
Apollon Kutateladze
1900 - 1972
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky (1893 - 1976)
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky
1893 - 1976
Georgy Vartanovich Frangulyan (1945)
Georgy Vartanovich Frangulyan
1945
Stanisław Horno-Poplawski (1902 - 1997)
Stanisław Horno-Poplawski
1902 - 1997
David Nestorovich Kakabadze (1889 - 1952)
David Nestorovich Kakabadze
1889 - 1952

Creators Socialist realism

Elena Mikhailovna Gurevich (1906 - 1989)
Elena Mikhailovna Gurevich
1906 - 1989
Boris Ivanovich Prorokov (1911 - 1972)
Boris Ivanovich Prorokov
1911 - 1972
Sergei Iosifovich Iutkevich (1904 - 1985)
Sergei Iosifovich Iutkevich
1904 - 1985
Vadim Vasilievich Elin (1939 - 2010)
Vadim Vasilievich Elin
1939 - 2010
Liudmila Danilovna Drok (1926)
Liudmila Danilovna Drok
1926
Nikolay Nikolayevich Volodimirov (1910 - 2006)
Nikolay Nikolayevich Volodimirov
1910 - 2006
Vladislav Leopoldovich Anisovich (1908 - 1969)
Vladislav Leopoldovich Anisovich
1908 - 1969
Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich (1908 - 1974)
Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich
1908 - 1974
Solomon Borisovich Nikritin (1898 - 1965)
Solomon Borisovich Nikritin
1898 - 1965
Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872 - 1930)
Charles Webster Hawthorne
1872 - 1930
Sulo Juntunen (1915 - 1980)
Sulo Juntunen
1915 - 1980
Iurii Borisovich Zolotov (1948 - 2010)
Iurii Borisovich Zolotov
1948 - 2010
Fuad Hasan oglu Abdurakhmanov (1915 - 1971)
Fuad Hasan oglu Abdurakhmanov
1915 - 1971
Ksenia Nikolaevna Uspenskaya (1922 - 2019)
Ksenia Nikolaevna Uspenskaya
1922 - 2019
Tamara Nikolaevna Bespalova-Mikhaleva (1912 - 1991)
Tamara Nikolaevna Bespalova-Mikhaleva
1912 - 1991
Indulis Zariņš (1929 - 1997)
Indulis Zariņš
1929 - 1997
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