Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin (1883 - 1973)

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Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin

Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin (Russian: Дмитрий Исидорович Митрохин) was a distinguished Russian and Soviet graphic artist, illustrator, and master of various graphic arts, including easel engraving, etching, and lithography. Born in the city of Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai, and later residing in Leningrad and Moscow, Mitrohin's journey in the arts took him from the Moscow school of painting to private schools in Paris, and finally to St. Petersburg, where he immersed himself in the artistic circle of the "World of Art" association. Throughout his career, Mitrohin became known for his profound contributions to book graphics, thanks to his early work with S. I. Yaguzhinsky, which paved the way for his prolific output as a book illustrator. His style, recognized for its impeccable graphic finesse and harmonious unity of drawings, inscriptions, and ornamentation, set a high standard in Russian book arts during the early 20th century​​​​.

Mitrohin's illustrations graced the pages of numerous children's books, among them "Little Flour" by V. Hauff, "Roland-squire" by V. A. Zhukovsky, and "The Barge" by R. Gustafson, each exemplifying the artist's dedication to refined graphic expression. His contributions extended beyond illustration, as he played a significant role in curating and teaching, particularly at the Russian Museum and through various educational endeavors. His work, marked by a transition from adherence to established canons to a more liberated stylistic expression, showcased his evolving interests and mastery over graphic arts. His engagement with printed motifs and the exploration of different graphic techniques underscored a lifelong commitment to artistic innovation and excellence​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Mitrohin's work represents a pivotal moment in the history of Russian graphic arts, offering insights into the transformation of book illustration and the broader visual culture of the era. His legacy, embodied in the rich collection of book illustrations and graphic works, continues to inspire admiration and scholarly interest.

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Date and place of birt:15 may 1883, Yeysk, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:7 november 1973, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Russia
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Educator, Engraver, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter, Scientist
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva
Genre:Landscape painting, Still life
Art style:Modern art

Creators Russia

Fyodor Fyodorovich Buchholz (1857 - 1942)
Fyodor Fyodorovich Buchholz
1857 - 1942
Aleksandr Vachrameev (1874 - 1926)
Aleksandr Vachrameev
1874 - 1926
Vasily Filippovich Rudnev (1928 - 2018)
Vasily Filippovich Rudnev
1928 - 2018
Igor' Glebovich Makarevich (1943)
Igor' Glebovich Makarevich
1943
Yury Leonidovich Cooper (1940)
Yury Leonidovich Cooper
1940
Sattar Bahlulzade (1909 - 1974)
Sattar Bahlulzade
1909 - 1974
Olga Mikhailovna Bernatsky (1899 - 1971)
Olga Mikhailovna Bernatsky
1899 - 1971
Yevgeny Grigoryevich Mikhnov-Voytenko (1932 - 1988)
Yevgeny Grigoryevich Mikhnov-Voytenko
1932 - 1988
Osip Abramovich Sidlin (1909 - 1972)
Osip Abramovich Sidlin
1909 - 1972
Fedor Alexandrovich Modorov (1890 - 1967)
Fedor Alexandrovich Modorov
1890 - 1967
 Hermann Hermanovich Henckel (1865 - 1940)
Hermann Hermanovich Henckel
1865 - 1940
Boris Vladimirovich Ioganson (1893 - 1973)
Boris Vladimirovich Ioganson
1893 - 1973
Zaven Petrosovich Arshakuni (1932 - 2012)
Zaven Petrosovich Arshakuni
1932 - 2012
Alexander Adolf Treiden ()
Alexander Adolf Treiden
Franz Herpel (1850 - 1933)
Franz Herpel
1850 - 1933
Vilyo Johannes Koyo (1891 - 1966)
Vilyo Johannes Koyo
1891 - 1966

Creators Modern art

Will Hicok Low (1853 - 1933)
Will Hicok Low
1853 - 1933
Otto Dill (1884 - 1957)
Otto Dill
1884 - 1957
Rudolf Koppitz (1884 - 1936)
Rudolf Koppitz
1884 - 1936
Sergey Yuryevich Sudeykin (1882 - 1946)
Sergey Yuryevich Sudeykin
1882 - 1946
Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach (1851 - 1913)
Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach
1851 - 1913
Vojtech Marx (1885 - 1963)
Vojtech Marx
1885 - 1963
Josef Hermann Hendel (1897 - 1993)
Josef Hermann Hendel
1897 - 1993
Vladimir Nabokov (1899 - 1977)
Vladimir Nabokov
1899 - 1977
Sam Francis (1923 - 1994)
Sam Francis
1923 - 1994
Judy Cassab (1920 - 2015)
Judy Cassab
1920 - 2015
Kurt Edzard (1890 - 1972)
Kurt Edzard
1890 - 1972
Adolf Münzer (1870 - 1953)
Adolf Münzer
1870 - 1953
Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890)
Vincent van Gogh
1853 - 1890
Chafic Abboud (1926 - 2004)
Chafic Abboud
1926 - 2004
Georg Janny (1864 - 1935)
Georg Janny
1864 - 1935
Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson (1889 - 1946)
Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson
1889 - 1946
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