Stepan Fedorovitch Kolesnikoff (1879 - 1955)

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Stepan Fedorovitch Kolesnikoff

Stepan Fedorovitch Kolesnikoff (Russian: Степан Федорович Колесников) was a Ukrainian realist painter renowned for his exceptional ability to capture the essence of Ukrainian nature and rural life. Born in 1879 in the Russian Empire and passing in 1955 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, Kolesnikoff's journey began in a humble peasant family. His artistic talent was evident early on, leading him to the Odessa Art School and subsequently, without exams, to the prestigious Imperial Academy of Arts. Here, he was not only a student but also thrived, winning numerous awards for his work.

Kolesnikoff's art is characterized by its focus on the natural awakening of landscapes, melting snows, floods, and the vibrant days of spring. He also had a keen interest in painting domestic scenes filled with people and animals, often using a palette of blues and bright oranges. Despite the rich detail in his paintings, Kolesnikoff rarely highlighted the faces of his subjects, preferring instead to capture the essence of the moment. His work received high praise from Ilya Repin, a leading Russian artist of the time, underscoring Kolesnikoff's significant impact on realism​​​​.

After emigrating to the Balkans in 1919 due to the political upheaval in Russia, Kolesnikoff settled in Belgrade where he continued his artistic career. He was warmly welcomed and even participated in state assignments, such as leading restoration works on paintings and frescoes. Kolesnikoff's legacy extends beyond his paintings; he was a respected member of the artistic community, contributing to societies like the "Community of Artists" and "Leonardo da Vinci"​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Kolesnikoff's work represents a fascinating blend of cultural and historical narratives, imbued with the beauty of Eastern European landscapes and life. His contributions to realism and his unique approach to depicting rural life make his works highly sought after.

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Date and place of birt:11 july 1879, Luhansk, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:27 may 1955, Belgrade, Serbia
Nationality:Russia, Serbia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Decorator, Graphic artist, Painter, Scenographer
Art school / group:Itinerants
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Realism

Creators Russia

Georgy Dmitrievich Lavrov (1895 - 1991)
Georgy Dmitrievich Lavrov
1895 - 1991
Stepan Gavrilovich Mamchich (1924 - 1974)
Stepan Gavrilovich Mamchich
1924 - 1974
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin (1878 - 1939)
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin
1878 - 1939
Constantin Yulyevich Klever (1867 - 1937)
Constantin Yulyevich Klever
1867 - 1937
Aleksandr Ivanovich Terebenev (1815 - 1859)
Aleksandr Ivanovich Terebenev
1815 - 1859
Feodosy Ivanovich Yanenko (1762 - 1809)
Feodosy Ivanovich Yanenko
1762 - 1809
Oleg Yuryevich Yakhnin (1945)
Oleg Yuryevich Yakhnin
1945
Yuri Konstantinovich Korolyov (1929 - 1992)
Yuri Konstantinovich Korolyov
1929 - 1992
Sergey Aleksandrovich Alimov (1938 - 2019)
Sergey Aleksandrovich Alimov
1938 - 2019
Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi (1842 - 1910)
Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi
1842 - 1910
Sulo Juntunen (1915 - 1980)
Sulo Juntunen
1915 - 1980
Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin (1883 - 1973)
Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin
1883 - 1973
Sarra Dmitrievna Lebedeva (1892 - 1967)
Sarra Dmitrievna Lebedeva
1892 - 1967
Georgy Konstantinovich Gurianov (1961 - 2013)
Georgy Konstantinovich Gurianov
1961 - 2013
Karoly Marko (1822 - 1891)
Karoly Marko
1822 - 1891
Vladimir Vasilyevich Lebedev (1891 - 1967)
Vladimir Vasilyevich Lebedev
1891 - 1967

Creators Realism

Georges Bertin Scott de Plagnolle (1873 - 1943)
Georges Bertin Scott de Plagnolle
1873 - 1943
Walter Gay (1856 - 1937)
Walter Gay
1856 - 1937
Nikolay Petrovich Krymov (1884 - 1958)
Nikolay Petrovich Krymov
1884 - 1958
Berthe Constance Ursule Art (1857 - 1934)
Berthe Constance Ursule Art
1857 - 1934
Joseph Oppenheimer (1876 - 1966)
Joseph Oppenheimer
1876 - 1966
Willy Graba (1894 - 1973)
Willy Graba
1894 - 1973
Victor-Louis Mottez (1809 - 1897)
Victor-Louis Mottez
1809 - 1897
Heinrich Kuch (1896 - 1973)
Heinrich Kuch
1896 - 1973
Costantino Pandiani (1837 - 1922)
Costantino Pandiani
1837 - 1922
Joseph Zéphirin Gengembre (1806 - 1888)
Joseph Zéphirin Gengembre
1806 - 1888
Alexis Auguste Delahogue (1867 - 1950)
Alexis Auguste Delahogue
1867 - 1950
Bryan Hook (1856 - 1924)
Bryan Hook
1856 - 1924
August von Rentzell (1810 - 1891)
August von Rentzell
1810 - 1891
Fritz Hickmann (1820 - 1900)
Fritz Hickmann
1820 - 1900
Alfred Edward East (1844 - 1913)
Alfred Edward East
1844 - 1913
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasilyev (1811 - 1879)
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasilyev
1811 - 1879