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

Vladimir Izhakovich Naiditch (1903 - 1980)
Vladimir Izhakovich Naiditch
1903 - 1980
Victor Nikolaevich Proshkin (1906 - 1983)
Victor Nikolaevich Proshkin
1906 - 1983
Irene Klestova (1907 - 1988)
Irene Klestova
1907 - 1988
Yuri Petrovich Kugach (1917 - 2013)
Yuri Petrovich Kugach
1917 - 2013
Alexander Pavlovich Brullov (1798 - 1877)
Alexander Pavlovich Brullov
1798 - 1877
Gennady Stepanovich Rayshev (1934 - 2020)
Gennady Stepanovich Rayshev
1934 - 2020
Pavel Dmitrievich Shmarov (1874 - 1950)
Pavel Dmitrievich Shmarov
1874 - 1950
Nikolay Mikhaylovich Alekseev (1813 - 1880)
Nikolay Mikhaylovich Alekseev
1813 - 1880
Boris Sergeevich Zemenkov (1902 - 1963)
Boris Sergeevich Zemenkov
1902 - 1963
Viktor Semenovich Vil'ner (1925 - 2017)
Viktor Semenovich Vil'ner
1925 - 2017
Vasily Filippovich Rudnev (1928 - 2018)
Vasily Filippovich Rudnev
1928 - 2018
Vladimir Nikolaevich Gorislavtsev (1939)
Vladimir Nikolaevich Gorislavtsev
1939
Maria Abramovna Zubreeva (1900 - 1991)
Maria Abramovna Zubreeva
1900 - 1991
Vasili Rozhdestvensky (1884 - 1963)
Vasili Rozhdestvensky
1884 - 1963
Nikolay Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky (1868 - 1945)
Nikolay Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky
1868 - 1945
Timofey Yegorovich Myagkov (1811 - 1865)
Timofey Yegorovich Myagkov
1811 - 1865

Creators Contemporary art

Chris Gollon (1953 - 2017)
Chris Gollon
1953 - 2017
Boris Vladimirovich Ioganson (1893 - 1973)
Boris Vladimirovich Ioganson
1893 - 1973
Anatoly Vladimirovich Treskin (1905 - 1986)
Anatoly Vladimirovich Treskin
1905 - 1986
Igor' Pavlovich Obrosov (1930 - 2010)
Igor' Pavlovich Obrosov
1930 - 2010
Andreas Amrhein (1963)
Andreas Amrhein
1963
Stephan Geisler (1968)
Stephan Geisler
1968
Sally Davies (1956)
Sally Davies
1956
Mikhail Grigorievich Greku (1916 - 1998)
Mikhail Grigorievich Greku
1916 - 1998
Georgy Alexandrovich Leman (1937)
Georgy Alexandrovich Leman
1937
Marius Bercea (1979)
Marius Bercea
1979
Sam Francis (1923 - 1994)
Sam Francis
1923 - 1994
Élisabeth Joulia (1925 - 2003)
Élisabeth Joulia
1925 - 2003
Manfred Welzel (1926 - 2018)
Manfred Welzel
1926 - 2018
Collier Schorr (1963)
Collier Schorr
1963
Leonid Pavlovich Ostapenko (1937 - 2017)
Leonid Pavlovich Ostapenko
1937 - 2017
Maria Scanu (1931)
Maria Scanu
1931
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