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

Boris Vasilievich Bessonov (1862 - 1934)
Boris Vasilievich Bessonov
1862 - 1934
Tikhon Vasilyevich Tchurilin (1885 - 1946)
Tikhon Vasilyevich Tchurilin
1885 - 1946
Avdei Stepanovich Ter-Oganian (1961)
Avdei Stepanovich Ter-Oganian
1961
Valery Nikolaevich Lukka (1945)
Valery Nikolaevich Lukka
1945
Mikhail Pelopidovich Latri (1875 - 1942)
Mikhail Pelopidovich Latri
1875 - 1942
Vasily Vasilievich Vereshchagin (1842 - 1904)
Vasily Vasilievich Vereshchagin
1842 - 1904
Nikolai Ilyich Kofanov (1943 - 1998)
Nikolai Ilyich Kofanov
1943 - 1998
Anatoly Yuryevich Nikich-Krilichevsky (1918 - 1994)
Anatoly Yuryevich Nikich-Krilichevsky
1918 - 1994
Pavel Osipovich Kovalevsky (1843 - 1903)
Pavel Osipovich Kovalevsky
1843 - 1903
Boris Vladimirovich Arakcheyev (1926 - 2013)
Boris Vladimirovich Arakcheyev
1926 - 2013
Mai Petrovich Miturich-Khlebnikov (1925 - 2008)
Mai Petrovich Miturich-Khlebnikov
1925 - 2008
Anatoly Nikiforovich Yar-Kravchenko (1911 - 1983)
Anatoly Nikiforovich Yar-Kravchenko
1911 - 1983
Olga Vyacheslavovna Tikhomirova (1937)
Olga Vyacheslavovna Tikhomirova
1937
Maria Alexeyevna Fedorova (1859 - 1934)
Maria Alexeyevna Fedorova
1859 - 1934
Yury Leonidovich Cooper (1940)
Yury Leonidovich Cooper
1940
Pimen Nikitich Orlov (1812 - 1865)
Pimen Nikitich Orlov
1812 - 1865

Creators Realism

Herbert Haseltine (1877 - 1962)
Herbert Haseltine
1877 - 1962
Hans-Wilhelm Spitzmann (1920 - 1989)
Hans-Wilhelm Spitzmann
1920 - 1989
Tamara Aleksandrovna Malushina (1927 - 2016)
Tamara Aleksandrovna Malushina
1927 - 2016
Olga Vladimirovna Malysheva (1920 - 2004)
Olga Vladimirovna Malysheva
1920 - 2004
Konstantin N. Filippov (1830 - 1878)
Konstantin N. Filippov
1830 - 1878
Walter Dendy Sadler (1854 - 1923)
Walter Dendy Sadler
1854 - 1923
William Callow (1812 - 1908)
William Callow
1812 - 1908
Heinrich Nüttgens (1866 - 1951)
Heinrich Nüttgens
1866 - 1951
Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848 - 1884)
Jules Bastien-Lepage
1848 - 1884
Veniamin Pavlovich Belkin (1884 - 1951)
Veniamin Pavlovich Belkin
1884 - 1951
Antonio Ribas Oliver (1845 - 1911)
Antonio Ribas Oliver
1845 - 1911
Alfred William Parsons (1847 - 1920)
Alfred William Parsons
1847 - 1920
Adam Bunsch (1896 - 1969)
Adam Bunsch
1896 - 1969
Walter Moras (1856 - 1925)
Walter Moras
1856 - 1925
Bryan Organ (1935)
Bryan Organ
1935
Friedrich Paul Nerly (1842 - 1919)
Friedrich Paul Nerly
1842 - 1919
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