Valentin Mikhailovich Sidorov (1928 - 2021)

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Valentin Mikhailovich Sidorov

Valentin Mikhailovich Sidorov (Russian: Валентин Михайлович Сидоров) was a distinguished Russian painter, teacher, and a significant figure in the art world, celebrated for his profound contributions to Russian landscape painting and his role in art education. Born in 1928 in Sorokopenie, Tver Gubernia, Sidorov's early education in art took place at notable institutions such as the Moscow Palace of Pioneers, the Moscow Secondary School of Art, the Ilya Repin Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, and finally, the Vasily Surikov Institute of Art in Moscow. His transition to the Surikov Institute marked a pivotal point in his career, allowing him to develop a unique approach to landscape painting​.

Sidorov's career was defined by his dedication to capturing the essence of the Russian landscape, often veering away from the ideological demands of the times to paint what resonated with his soul. His early works from the "Korovino" series, including "Stormy Day. Korovino" and "Morning in the Hut," are celebrated for their delicate execution and ability to evoke the artist's emotional experiences through common scenes of nature and village life​​. His contributions to the genre were further solidified during his time at the "Academic Dacha," where his engagement with plein-air painting deepened his exploration of pictorial form and composition​.

Throughout his illustrious career, Sidorov received numerous accolades, including the title of People’s Artist of the USSR, the Ilya Repin State Prize, and the State Prize of Russia. His works have been included in the collections of prestigious institutions such as the Russian Museum, where pieces like "Bell. Silence" and "In the Beginning of May" are held. Sidorov's paintings are admired for their lyrical quality, depth, and the masterful way they communicate the beauty of the Russian landscape​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Valentin Mikhailovich Sidorov's works represent a unique blend of Russian heritage, emotional depth, and artistic mastery. His legacy continues to inspire and influence the world of Russian art.

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Date and place of birt:5 may 1928, Сорокопенино, USSR
Date and place of death:9 january 2021, Moscow, Russia
Nationality:Russia, USSR
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Painter
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Still life
Art style:Socialist realism, Contemporary art

Creators Russia

Moses Ivanovich Toidze (1871 - 1953)
Moses Ivanovich Toidze
1871 - 1953
Stanislav Gennadievich Babikov (1934 - 1977)
Stanislav Gennadievich Babikov
1934 - 1977
Marco Bravura (1949)
Marco Bravura
1949
Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov (1862 - 1942)
Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov
1862 - 1942
Mikhail Pavlovich Ivanov-Radkevich (1901 - 1990)
Mikhail Pavlovich Ivanov-Radkevich
1901 - 1990
Fyodor Antonovich Bruni (1799 - 1875)
Fyodor Antonovich Bruni
1799 - 1875
Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (1883 - 1973)
Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin
1883 - 1973
Valentin Le Campion (1903 - 1952)
Valentin Le Campion
1903 - 1952
Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev (1830 - 1904)
Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev
1830 - 1904
Stepan Vladislavovich Bakalovich (Bakalowicz) (1857 - 1947)
Stepan Vladislavovich Bakalovich (Bakalowicz)
1857 - 1947
Nikolay Gustavovich Shilder (1828 - 1898)
Nikolay Gustavovich Shilder
1828 - 1898
Sattar Bahlulzade (1909 - 1974)
Sattar Bahlulzade
1909 - 1974
Valery Vladimirovich Vatenin (1933 - 1977)
Valery Vladimirovich Vatenin
1933 - 1977
Viktor Sergeevich Bart (1887 - 1954)
Viktor Sergeevich Bart
1887 - 1954
Mikhail Vasilyevich Le-Dentu (1891 - 1917)
Mikhail Vasilyevich Le-Dentu
1891 - 1917
Nikolay Andreyevich Tyrsa (1887 - 1942)
Nikolay Andreyevich Tyrsa
1887 - 1942

Creators Contemporary art

Eduards Kalniņš (1904 - 1988)
Eduards Kalniņš
1904 - 1988
Norbert Kricke (1922 - 1984)
Norbert Kricke
1922 - 1984
Susanne Schapowalow (1922 - 2022)
Susanne Schapowalow
1922 - 2022
Robert Lyons (1954)
Robert Lyons
1954
Jean-Pierre Cassigneul (1935)
Jean-Pierre Cassigneul
1935
Tacita Dean (1965)
Tacita Dean
1965
Irving Petlin (1934 - 2018)
Irving Petlin
1934 - 2018
Goffredo Reggiani (1929)
Goffredo Reggiani
1929
Alexander Borisovich Popov (1951 - 2019)
Alexander Borisovich Popov
1951 - 2019
William Richard Crutchfield (1932 - 2015)
William Richard Crutchfield
1932 - 2015
Alejandro Colina (1901 - 1976)
Alejandro Colina
1901 - 1976
Vincent Cavallaro (1912 - 1985)
Vincent Cavallaro
1912 - 1985
Johannes Grützke (1937 - 2017)
Johannes Grützke
1937 - 2017
Luigi Ontani (1943)
Luigi Ontani
1943
James Belton Bonsall (1926 - 1999)
James Belton Bonsall
1926 - 1999
Oleg Konstantinovich Komov (1932 - 1994)
Oleg Konstantinovich Komov
1932 - 1994