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

Nikolai Ilyich Kofanov (1943 - 1998)
Nikolai Ilyich Kofanov
1943 - 1998
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Issaev (1891 - 1977)
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Issaev
1891 - 1977
Johann Baptist Lampi II (1775 - 1837)
Johann Baptist Lampi II
1775 - 1837
Georges Pogedaieff (1894 - 1971)
Georges Pogedaieff
1894 - 1971
Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov (1780 - 1847)
Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov
1780 - 1847
Alexander Schwabe (1824 - 1872)
Alexander Schwabe
1824 - 1872
Valentina Petrovna Tsvetkova (1917 - 2007)
Valentina Petrovna Tsvetkova
1917 - 2007
Viacheslav Stefanovich Garin (1891 - 1957)
Viacheslav Stefanovich Garin
1891 - 1957
Suren Asaturovich Arutyunyan (1950)
Suren Asaturovich Arutyunyan
1950
Elena Lyudvigovna Korovay (1901 - 1974)
Elena Lyudvigovna Korovay
1901 - 1974
Leonid Vasilievich Khudyakov (1915 - 1995)
Leonid Vasilievich Khudyakov
1915 - 1995
Grigory Mikhailovich Kruglov (1927 - 2018)
Grigory Mikhailovich Kruglov
1927 - 2018
Ivan Nikolayevich Shulga (1889 - 1956)
Ivan Nikolayevich Shulga
1889 - 1956
Haris Abdrakhmanovich Yakupov (1919 - 2010)
Haris Abdrakhmanovich Yakupov
1919 - 2010
Sergey Nikolaevich Prisekin (1958 - 2015)
Sergey Nikolaevich Prisekin
1958 - 2015
Timur Petrovich Novikov (1958 - 2002)
Timur Petrovich Novikov
1958 - 2002

Creators Avant-garde

Stephen Gilbert (1910 - 2007)
Stephen Gilbert
1910 - 2007
Emilio Notte (1891 - 1982)
Emilio Notte
1891 - 1982
Alvar Caven (1886 - 1935)
Alvar Caven
1886 - 1935
Pablo Neruda (1904 - 1973)
Pablo Neruda
1904 - 1973
Fritz Bauman (1886 - 1942)
Fritz Bauman
1886 - 1942
Osip Markovich Lubitch (1896 - 1990)
Osip Markovich Lubitch
1896 - 1990
Jozef Peeters (1895 - 1960)
Jozef Peeters
1895 - 1960
Carlos Merida (1891 - 1984)
Carlos Merida
1891 - 1984
Carol (Olga Carolina) Rama (1918 - 2015)
Carol (Olga Carolina) Rama
1918 - 2015
Aleksandr Rubtsov (1884 - 1949)
Aleksandr Rubtsov
1884 - 1949
Chris Roberts-Antieau (1950)
Chris Roberts-Antieau
1950
Fernand Lantoine (1876 - 1956)
Fernand Lantoine
1876 - 1956
Mikulash Galanda (1895 - 1938)
Mikulash Galanda
1895 - 1938
Alejandro Otero (1921 - 1990)
Alejandro Otero
1921 - 1990
Arthur Köpcke (1928 - 1977)
Arthur Köpcke
1928 - 1977
Salomon Meijer (1877 - 1965)
Salomon Meijer
1877 - 1965
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