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

Isidor Grigorievich Frikh-Khar (1893 - 1978)
Isidor Grigorievich Frikh-Khar
1893 - 1978
Georgy Bogdanovich Yakulov (1884 - 1928)
Georgy Bogdanovich Yakulov
1884 - 1928
Joannis Avramidis (1922 - 2016)
Joannis Avramidis
1922 - 2016
Georgy Alekseevich Ochiauri (1927 - 2017)
Georgy Alekseevich Ochiauri
1927 - 2017
Apollon Kutateladze (1900 - 1972)
Apollon Kutateladze
1900 - 1972
Zwy Milshtein (1934 - 2020)
Zwy Milshtein
1934 - 2020
Ucha Malakievich Japaridze (1906 - 1988)
Ucha Malakievich Japaridze
1906 - 1988
Merab Isidorovich Berdzenishvili (1929 - 2016)
Merab Isidorovich Berdzenishvili
1929 - 2016
Igor' Glebovich Makarevich (1943)
Igor' Glebovich Makarevich
1943
Kirill Mikhaylovich Zdanevich (1892 - 1969)
Kirill Mikhaylovich Zdanevich
1892 - 1969
Alexey Aleksandrovich Radakov (1877 - 1942)
Alexey Aleksandrovich Radakov
1877 - 1942
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky (1893 - 1976)
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky
1893 - 1976
Iosif Artemievich Karalyan (1897 - 1981)
Iosif Artemievich Karalyan
1897 - 1981
Akop Karapetovich Kodzhoyan (1883 - 1959)
Akop Karapetovich Kodzhoyan
1883 - 1959
Nikolay Porfirievich Kandelaki (1889 - 1970)
Nikolay Porfirievich Kandelaki
1889 - 1970
Moses Ivanovich Toidze (1871 - 1953)
Moses Ivanovich Toidze
1871 - 1953

Creators Socialist realism

Vladimir Ivanovich Ovchinnikov (1911 - 1978)
Vladimir Ivanovich Ovchinnikov
1911 - 1978
Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar (1871 - 1960)
Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar
1871 - 1960
Pavel Mikhailovich Kondratiev (1902 - 1985)
Pavel Mikhailovich Kondratiev
1902 - 1985
Boris Vasilievich Kotik (1921 - 1984)
Boris Vasilievich Kotik
1921 - 1984
Neo Rauch (1960)
Neo Rauch
1960
Mikhail Petrovich Staniouta (1881 - 1974)
Mikhail Petrovich Staniouta
1881 - 1974
Yuri Ivanovich Pimenov (1903 - 1977)
Yuri Ivanovich Pimenov
1903 - 1977
Sattar Bahlulzade (1909 - 1974)
Sattar Bahlulzade
1909 - 1974
Oganes Mkrtichevich Zardaryan (1918 - 1992)
Oganes Mkrtichevich Zardaryan
1918 - 1992
Valery Andreyevich Mishin (1939)
Valery Andreyevich Mishin
1939
Vasily Ivanovich Agibalov (1913 - 2002)
Vasily Ivanovich Agibalov
1913 - 2002
Vasily Pavlovich Borisenkov (1924 - 2020)
Vasily Pavlovich Borisenkov
1924 - 2020
Mitrofan Borisovich Grekov (1882 - 1934)
Mitrofan Borisovich Grekov
1882 - 1934
Raisa Grigorevna Aleshina (1932 - 2006)
Raisa Grigorevna Aleshina
1932 - 2006
Yakov Semenovich Eselevich (1915 - 2000)
Yakov Semenovich Eselevich
1915 - 2000
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov (1904 - 1991)
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov
1904 - 1991
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