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

Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev (1910 - 1982)
Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev
1910 - 1982
Nikolai Ivanovich Istselennov (1891 - 1981)
Nikolai Ivanovich Istselennov
1891 - 1981
Stepan Arefin (1922 - 2006)
Stepan Arefin
1922 - 2006
Alexei Yegorovich Yegorov (1776 - 1851)
Alexei Yegorovich Yegorov
1776 - 1851
Gennady Stepanovich Rayshev (1934 - 2020)
Gennady Stepanovich Rayshev
1934 - 2020
Dmitry Pavlovich Krapivny (1900 - 1940)
Dmitry Pavlovich Krapivny
1900 - 1940
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vesnin (1883 - 1959)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vesnin
1883 - 1959
Yakov Mikhailovich Strukhmanchuk (1884 - 1937)
Yakov Mikhailovich Strukhmanchuk
1884 - 1937
Eduard Wiiralt (Viiralt) (1898 - 1954)
Eduard Wiiralt (Viiralt)
1898 - 1954
Konstantin Konstantinovich Pervukhin (1863 - 1915)
Konstantin Konstantinovich Pervukhin
1863 - 1915
Michel Kikoine (1892 - 1968)
Michel Kikoine
1892 - 1968
Alexey Filippovich Chernyshyov (1824 - 1863)
Alexey Filippovich Chernyshyov
1824 - 1863
Johann Baptist Lampi II (1775 - 1837)
Johann Baptist Lampi II
1775 - 1837
Konstantin Yakovlevich Kryzhitsky (1858 - 1911)
Konstantin Yakovlevich Kryzhitsky
1858 - 1911
Nikolay Ivanovich Getman (1917 - 2004)
Nikolay Ivanovich Getman
1917 - 2004
Mina Lukich Kolokolnikov (1707 - 1775)
Mina Lukich Kolokolnikov
1707 - 1775

Creators Modern art

Alfred Kunze (1866 - 1943)
Alfred Kunze
1866 - 1943
Otto Biermer (1858 - 1901)
Otto Biermer
1858 - 1901
Robert MacBryde (1913 - 1966)
Robert MacBryde
1913 - 1966
Giacomo Balla (1871 - 1958)
Giacomo Balla
1871 - 1958
Léopold Survage (1879 - 1968)
Léopold Survage
1879 - 1968
Elisabeth Sonrel (1874 - 1953)
Elisabeth Sonrel
1874 - 1953
James Herbert MacNair (1868 - 1955)
James Herbert MacNair
1868 - 1955
Vladimir Georgievich Bekhteev (1878 - 1971)
Vladimir Georgievich Bekhteev
1878 - 1971
Lucian Freud (1922 - 2011)
Lucian Freud
1922 - 2011
Abdul Latiff Mohidin (1941)
Abdul Latiff Mohidin
1941
Pierre Châtillon (1885 - 1974)
Pierre Châtillon
1885 - 1974
Otto Herbig (1889 - 1971)
Otto Herbig
1889 - 1971
Beatriz Milhazes (1960)
Beatriz Milhazes
1960
Franz Walchegger (1913 - 1965)
Franz Walchegger
1913 - 1965
Alexey Alexeyevich Shovkunenko (1884 - 1974)
Alexey Alexeyevich Shovkunenko
1884 - 1974
Aldo Cláudio Felipe Bonadei (1906 - 1974)
Aldo Cláudio Felipe Bonadei
1906 - 1974
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