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

Johann Jacob Mettenleiter (1750 - 1825)
Johann Jacob Mettenleiter
1750 - 1825
Konstantin Ivanovich Finogenov (1902 - 1989)
Konstantin Ivanovich Finogenov
1902 - 1989
Rostislav Nikolaevich Barto (1902 - 1974)
Rostislav Nikolaevich Barto
1902 - 1974
Stepan Vladislavovich Bakalovich (Bakalowicz) (1857 - 1947)
Stepan Vladislavovich Bakalovich (Bakalowicz)
1857 - 1947
Leonid Vladimirovich Shervud (1871 - 1954)
Leonid Vladimirovich Shervud
1871 - 1954
Vasily Andreevich Tropinin (1776 - 1857)
Vasily Andreevich Tropinin
1776 - 1857
Nikolai Radlov (1889 - 1942)
Nikolai Radlov
1889 - 1942
Vasily Kozmich Shebuev (1777 - 1855)
Vasily Kozmich Shebuev
1777 - 1855
Fyodor Alexandrovich Vasilyev (1850 - 1873)
Fyodor Alexandrovich Vasilyev
1850 - 1873
Émile Eisman-Semenowsky (1859 - 1911)
Émile Eisman-Semenowsky
1859 - 1911
Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky (1875 - 1957)
Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky
1875 - 1957
Valery Vladimirovich Vatenin (1933 - 1977)
Valery Vladimirovich Vatenin
1933 - 1977
Veniamin Pavlovich Belkin (1884 - 1951)
Veniamin Pavlovich Belkin
1884 - 1951
Alexander Gavrilovich Budnikov (1914 - 1982)
Alexander Gavrilovich Budnikov
1914 - 1982
Manuel Khristoforovich Alajalov (1862 - 1934)
Manuel Khristoforovich Alajalov
1862 - 1934
Alexander Davidovich (Sacha) Zaliouk (1887 - 1971)
Alexander Davidovich (Sacha) Zaliouk
1887 - 1971

Creators Realism

Antonello Riccio (1576)
Antonello Riccio
1576
Louis Faurer (1916 - 2001)
Louis Faurer
1916 - 2001
Euphrosine Beernaert (1831 - 1901)
Euphrosine Beernaert
1831 - 1901
Peder Möller (XIX century - ?)
Peder Möller
XIX century - ?
Hans Treiber (1869 - 1968)
Hans Treiber
1869 - 1968
Reinier Craeyvanger (1812 - 1880)
Reinier Craeyvanger
1812 - 1880
Jean Richard Goubie (1842 - 1899)
Jean Richard Goubie
1842 - 1899
Vitaly Konstantinovich Tsvirko (1913 - 1993)
Vitaly Konstantinovich Tsvirko
1913 - 1993
Marcel Rieder (1862 - 1942)
Marcel Rieder
1862 - 1942
Félix Vallotton (1865 - 1925)
Félix Vallotton
1865 - 1925
Charles Perron (1893 - 1958)
Charles Perron
1893 - 1958
Adrian Emmerich Andresen (1843 - 1902)
Adrian Emmerich Andresen
1843 - 1902
Carl Frithjof Smith (1859 - 1917)
Carl Frithjof Smith
1859 - 1917
Isidore Opsomer (1878 - 1967)
Isidore Opsomer
1878 - 1967
François-Marie Firmin-Girard (1838 - 1921)
François-Marie Firmin-Girard
1838 - 1921
Richard Godfrey Rivers (1858 - 1925)
Richard Godfrey Rivers
1858 - 1925
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