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

Valery Vladimirovich Androsov (1939)
Valery Vladimirovich Androsov
1939
Roman Grigoryevich Chatov (1900 - 1987)
Roman Grigoryevich Chatov
1900 - 1987
Nikolay Ivanovich Utkin (1780 - 1863)
Nikolay Ivanovich Utkin
1780 - 1863
Evgeny Mitta (1963)
Evgeny Mitta
1963
Henrik Wigström (1862 - 1923)
Henrik Wigström
1862 - 1923
Konstantin Klaudianovich Zefirov (1879 - 1960)
Konstantin Klaudianovich Zefirov
1879 - 1960
Jean-Laurent Mosnier (1743 - 1808)
Jean-Laurent Mosnier
1743 - 1808
Samuil Ivanovich Gal'berg (1787 - 1839)
Samuil Ivanovich Gal'berg
1787 - 1839
Aleksander Orłowski (1777 - 1832)
Aleksander Orłowski
1777 - 1832
Yury Konstantinovich Lyukshin (1949)
Yury Konstantinovich Lyukshin
1949
Valery Markovich Gerlovin (1945)
Valery Markovich Gerlovin
1945
Sergey Petrovich Shablavin (1944)
Sergey Petrovich Shablavin
1944
Grigory Silovich Ostrovsky (1756 - 1814)
Grigory Silovich Ostrovsky
1756 - 1814
Evgenia Georgievna Lopukhina-Kamchatova (1893 - 1965)
Evgenia Georgievna Lopukhina-Kamchatova
1893 - 1965
Carl Faberge (1846 - 1920)
Carl Faberge
1846 - 1920
Mikhail Konstantinovich Anikushin (1917 - 1997)
Mikhail Konstantinovich Anikushin
1917 - 1997

Creators Avant-garde

Edward Hicks (1780 - 1849)
Edward Hicks
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Gianni Caravaggio (1968)
Gianni Caravaggio
1968
Michael Andrews (1928 - 1995)
Michael Andrews
1928 - 1995
Nathan Isaiovych Altman (1889 - 1970)
Nathan Isaiovych Altman
1889 - 1970
Jerzy Nowosielski (1923 - 2011)
Jerzy Nowosielski
1923 - 2011
Kenneth S. Fagg (1901 - 1980)
Kenneth S. Fagg
1901 - 1980
Josef Eberz (1880 - 1942)
Josef Eberz
1880 - 1942
Mochtar Apin (1923 - 1994)
Mochtar Apin
1923 - 1994
Joan Miró (1893 - 1983)
Joan Miró
1893 - 1983
Robert Lienhard (1919 - 1989)
Robert Lienhard
1919 - 1989
Arthur Kaufmann (1888 - 1971)
Arthur Kaufmann
1888 - 1971
Georges Valmier (1885 - 1937)
Georges Valmier
1885 - 1937
Claude Lalanne (1924 - 2019)
Claude Lalanne
1924 - 2019
Karl Plattner (1919 - 1986)
Karl Plattner
1919 - 1986
Nina Ilinichna Niss-Goldman (1892 - 1990)
Nina Ilinichna Niss-Goldman
1892 - 1990
Eliseo Mattiacci (1940 - 2019)
Eliseo Mattiacci
1940 - 2019
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