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

Afanasy Nikolaevich Osipov (1928 - 2017)
Afanasy Nikolaevich Osipov
1928 - 2017
Velimir (Viktor Vladimirovich) Khlebnikov (Lunev) (1885 - 1922)
Velimir (Viktor Vladimirovich) Khlebnikov (Lunev)
1885 - 1922
Vladimir Nikolaevich Gorislavtsev (1939)
Vladimir Nikolaevich Gorislavtsev
1939
Ivan Fyodorovich Seleznyov (1856 - 1936)
Ivan Fyodorovich Seleznyov
1856 - 1936
Aleksei Alekseevich Kharlamov (1840 - 1925)
Aleksei Alekseevich Kharlamov
1840 - 1925
Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova (1881 - 1962)
Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
1881 - 1962
Georgy Georgievich Shishkin (1948)
Georgy Georgievich Shishkin
1948
Arthur Zerich-Glechyan (1963)
Arthur Zerich-Glechyan
1963
Georg Christoph Grooth (1716 - 1749)
Georg Christoph Grooth
1716 - 1749
Aleksandra Povòrina (1885 - 1963)
Aleksandra Povòrina
1885 - 1963
Vyacheslav Alekseevich Pichugin (1935)
Vyacheslav Alekseevich Pichugin
1935
Feodor Rückert (1851 - 1918)
Feodor Rückert
1851 - 1918
Nikolay Ivanovich Sadyukov (1940)
Nikolay Ivanovich Sadyukov
1940
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski (1833 - 1900)
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski
1833 - 1900
Igor Konstantinovich Skorobogatov (1920 - 1997)
Igor Konstantinovich Skorobogatov
1920 - 1997
Sonia Lewitska (1880 - 1937)
Sonia Lewitska
1880 - 1937

Creators Contemporary art

Thomas Lange (1957)
Thomas Lange
1957
Norbert Schäfer (XX century)
Norbert Schäfer
XX century
Rosmery Mamani Ventura (1985)
Rosmery Mamani Ventura
1985
Stefan Strumbel (1979)
Stefan Strumbel
1979
Eva Zeisel (1906 - 2011)
Eva Zeisel
1906 - 2011
 Corneille (1922 - 2010)
Corneille
1922 - 2010
Quentin Saxby Blake (1932)
Quentin Saxby Blake
1932
Jordi Pagans i Monsalvatje (1932 - 2017)
Jordi Pagans i Monsalvatje
1932 - 2017
Robert Carston Arneson (1930 - 1992)
Robert Carston Arneson
1930 - 1992
Marguerite Zorach (1887 - 1968)
Marguerite Zorach
1887 - 1968
Sergio Lombardo (1939)
Sergio Lombardo
1939
 Los Carpinteros (1992)
Los Carpinteros
1992
Richard John Haas (1936)
Richard John Haas
1936
Waltercio Caldas (1946)
Waltercio Caldas
1946
Maud Lewis (1903 - 1970)
Maud Lewis
1903 - 1970
Derek Fordjour (1974)
Derek Fordjour
1974