David Petrovich Shterenberg (1881 - 1948)

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David Petrovich Shterenberg

David Petrovich Shterenberg (Russian: Давид Петрович Штеренберг) was a Ukrainian-born Russian artist, recognized for his significant contributions to painting and graphic art. Born into a Jewish family in Zhitomir, Ukraine, Shterenberg's journey in art began in Odessa, leading him to Paris between 1906 and 1912, where he immersed himself in the vibrant artistic community. His studies at the Académie Vitti and interactions with notable artists like Kees van Dongen shaped his early artistic endeavors. Shterenberg's work, influenced by Paul Cézanne and Cubism, is celebrated for its expressive imagery, clear composition, and the strategic use of space​​​​.

Shterenberg's art evolved significantly over time, reflecting his deep engagement with the cultural shifts of his era. After returning to Russia post-1917 Revolution, he became an influential figure in Soviet art, leading the Department of Fine Arts at the People's Commissariat for Education and founding the Institute of Artistic Culture. Despite facing challenges under Soviet authority, which pushed him towards a more 'realistic' style, Shterenberg remained true to his unique artistic vision. His later years saw a return to themes of lyrical contemplation, notably in his Biblical Subjects series, completed before his death in 1948​​​​.

Today, Shterenberg's legacy lives on in major public galleries in Russia, including the Tretyakov Gallery, the Pushkin Museum, and the Russian Museum, as well as in private collections worldwide. His work encompasses a broad spectrum, from avant-garde experiments to intimate expressionist pieces, securing his place in the annals of modern art​​​​​​.

For enthusiasts and collectors alike, David Petrovich Shterenberg's oeuvre offers a rich exploration of early 20th-century art, marked by its innovative use of form and color, and its reflective engagement with the artist's cultural heritage and contemporary political landscape. Sign up for updates on new product sales and auction events related to Shterenberg, and discover more about this pivotal artist's contributions to the world of art.

Date and place of birt:14 july 1881, Zhytomyr, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:1 may 1948, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Art school / group:School of Paris
Genre:Allegory, Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Cubism, Primitivism, Avant-garde, Cubo-Futurism, Fauvism, Futurism

Creators Russia

Nadezhda Leontievna (Nadia) Benois (1896 - 1975)
Nadezhda Leontievna (Nadia) Benois
1896 - 1975
Eugeny Ignatyevich Konopatzky (1887 - 1962)
Eugeny Ignatyevich Konopatzky
1887 - 1962
Ilya Grigoryevich Erenburg (Ehrenburg) (1891 - 1967)
Ilya Grigoryevich Erenburg (Ehrenburg)
1891 - 1967
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vinogradov (1963)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vinogradov
1963
Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli (1934)
Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli
1934
Natalya Vasil'evna Glebova (1951)
Natalya Vasil'evna Glebova
1951
Sulo Juntunen (1915 - 1980)
Sulo Juntunen
1915 - 1980
Anatoly Aleksandrovich Lyubavin (1956)
Anatoly Aleksandrovich Lyubavin
1956
Anatoly Dmitrievich Kaygorodov (1878 - 1945)
Anatoly Dmitrievich Kaygorodov
1878 - 1945
Gennady Alexandrovich Daryin (1922 - 2012)
Gennady Alexandrovich Daryin
1922 - 2012
Mario Botta (1943)
Mario Botta
1943
Vladimir Grigorievich Veisberg (1924 - 1985)
Vladimir Grigorievich Veisberg
1924 - 1985
Khasbulat Yusupovich Yusupov (1952 - 2015)
Khasbulat Yusupovich Yusupov
1952 - 2015
Moses Soyer (1899 - 1974)
Moses Soyer
1899 - 1974
Dmitry Mikhailovich Krasnopevtsev (1925 - 1995)
Dmitry Mikhailovich Krasnopevtsev
1925 - 1995
Julius Alexander Rappoport (1864 - 1916)
Julius Alexander Rappoport
1864 - 1916

Creators Avant-garde

Nina Ilinichna Niss-Goldman (1892 - 1990)
Nina Ilinichna Niss-Goldman
1892 - 1990
Claude Émile Schuffenecker (1851 - 1934)
Claude Émile Schuffenecker
1851 - 1934
Adam Pendleton (1984)
Adam Pendleton
1984
Jack Micheline (1929 - 1998)
Jack Micheline
1929 - 1998
Genko Genkov (1923 - 2006)
Genko Genkov
1923 - 2006
Candido Fior (1942 - 2021)
Candido Fior
1942 - 2021
Mordecai Gorelik (1899 - 1990)
Mordecai Gorelik
1899 - 1990
Maria Oksentiyivna Prymachenko (1908 - 1997)
Maria Oksentiyivna Prymachenko
1908 - 1997
Charles Demuth (1883 - 1935)
Charles Demuth
1883 - 1935
George Fort Gibbs (1870 - 1942)
George Fort Gibbs
1870 - 1942
Bruno Gironcoli (1936 - 2010)
Bruno Gironcoli
1936 - 2010
Nicola Galante (1883 - 1969)
Nicola Galante
1883 - 1969
François Orlandini (1920 - 2015)
François Orlandini
1920 - 2015
Adolphe (Aizik) Féder (1886 - 1943)
Adolphe (Aizik) Féder
1886 - 1943
Josip Generalić (1936 - 2004)
Josip Generalić
1936 - 2004
William Traylor (1854 - 1949)
William Traylor
1854 - 1949
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