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

Shavkat Fazylovich Abdusalamov (1936)
Shavkat Fazylovich Abdusalamov
1936
Fedor Savvich Shurpin (1904 - 1972)
Fedor Savvich Shurpin
1904 - 1972
Nikolai Vasilyevich Tomsky (1900 - 1984)
Nikolai Vasilyevich Tomsky
1900 - 1984
Constantin Westchiloff (1878 - 1945)
Constantin Westchiloff
1878 - 1945
Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoi (1837 - 1887)
Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoi
1837 - 1887
Pyotr Ivanovich Belenok (1938 - 1991)
Pyotr Ivanovich Belenok
1938 - 1991
Adolphe (Aizik) Féder (1886 - 1943)
Adolphe (Aizik) Féder
1886 - 1943
Nikolai Fyodorovich Smolin (1888 - 1962)
Nikolai Fyodorovich Smolin
1888 - 1962
Nikolay Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky (1868 - 1945)
Nikolay Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky
1868 - 1945
Elena Petrovna Skuin (1908 - 1986)
Elena Petrovna Skuin
1908 - 1986
Varvara Fyodorovna Stepanova (1894 - 1958)
Varvara Fyodorovna Stepanova
1894 - 1958
Aleksandr Ivanovich Laktionov (1910 - 1972)
Aleksandr Ivanovich Laktionov
1910 - 1972
Nikolai Petrovich Feofilaktov (1876 - 1941)
Nikolai Petrovich Feofilaktov
1876 - 1941
Andrey Gennad'evich Pozdeev (1926 - 1998)
Andrey Gennad'evich Pozdeev
1926 - 1998
Vasily Prokofyevich Yefanov (1900 - 1978)
Vasily Prokofyevich Yefanov
1900 - 1978
Alexander Cozens (1717 - 1786)
Alexander Cozens
1717 - 1786

Creators Avant-garde

Achille Lucien Mauzan (1883 - 1952)
Achille Lucien Mauzan
1883 - 1952
Robert Colquhoun (1914 - 1962)
Robert Colquhoun
1914 - 1962
Josef Wittlich (1903 - 1982)
Josef Wittlich
1903 - 1982
Willi Nass (1899 - 1966)
Willi Nass
1899 - 1966
Karl Blossfeldt (1865 - 1932)
Karl Blossfeldt
1865 - 1932
Lee Conrey (1883 - 1976)
Lee Conrey
1883 - 1976
Valery Vladimirovich Vatenin (1933 - 1977)
Valery Vladimirovich Vatenin
1933 - 1977
Lothar Fischer (1933 - 2004)
Lothar Fischer
1933 - 2004
Howard Finster (1916 - 2001)
Howard Finster
1916 - 2001
Mikhail Nikolaevich Mokh (1911 - 1978)
Mikhail Nikolaevich Mokh
1911 - 1978
Ekaterina Sergeevna Zernova (1900 - 1995)
Ekaterina Sergeevna Zernova
1900 - 1995
Friedrich Kuhn (1926 - 1972)
Friedrich Kuhn
1926 - 1972
 Lucebert (1924 - 1994)
Lucebert
1924 - 1994
Shalom Moskovitz (1887 - 1980)
Shalom Moskovitz
1887 - 1980
Arthur Zerich-Glechyan (1963)
Arthur Zerich-Glechyan
1963
Pio Semeghini (1878 - 1954)
Pio Semeghini
1878 - 1954
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