Dmitry Nicolajevich Kardovsky (1866 - 1943)

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Dmitry Nicolajevich Kardovsky

Dmitry Nicolajevich Kardovsky (Russian: Дмитрий Николаевич Кардовский) was a Russian artist, illustrator, and stage designer, celebrated for his multifaceted contributions to the world of art. Born in 1866 near Pereslavl-Zalessky, Kardovsky initially pursued law at Moscow University before devoting himself to art at the Imperial Academy of Arts under the tutelage of Pavel Chistyakov and Ilya Repin. His educational journey included a period in Munich, studying with Anton Ažbe, which enriched his artistic approach, combining Russian and European influences.

Kardovsky is perhaps best known for his mastery in drawing and book illustration. His work, characterized by a deep understanding of the literature he illustrated, brought to life the narratives and characters of Russian literary classics by Chekhov, Gogol, Lermontov, and Tolstoy, among others. His illustrations for works such as "Kashtanka" by Anton Chekhov and "Nevsky Prospekt" by Gogol are particularly noted for their vivid expression and delicate precision​​​​​​.

Beyond his illustrative prowess, Kardovsky made significant contributions as an educator, imparting his knowledge to a generation of artists who went on to have distinguished careers of their own. His commitment to teaching was exemplified by an exhibition in 1929, where the majority of the works displayed were by his students, underscoring his influence and legacy in Russian art education​​.

Kardovsky's work extended to the theater, where he created costumes and scenery, notably for the Maly Theatre in productions of Ostrovsky and Turgenev. His engagement with historical themes was also prominent, with series of paintings reflecting key periods in Russian history, demonstrating his versatility and deep connection to his cultural heritage​​.

His latter years were spent in Pereslavl-Zalessky, where he continued to produce landscapes and portraits, capturing the essence of Central Russia and its inhabitants with a particular fondness and respect. Kardovsky's work remains an integral part of Russian and Soviet art history, bridging the styles of the Silver Age with post-revolutionary traditionalism​​​​.

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Date and place of birt:5 september 1866, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:9 february 1943, Pereslavl-Zalessky, USSR
Nationality:Germany, Russia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Educator, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva, Moscow Association of Artists
Genre:Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Impressionism, Realism

Creators Germany

Bernhard Zimmer (1957)
Bernhard Zimmer
1957
Robert Schleich (1845 - 1934)
Robert Schleich
1845 - 1934
Emil Maetzel (1877 - 1955)
Emil Maetzel
1877 - 1955
Otto Gleichmann (1887 - 1963)
Otto Gleichmann
1887 - 1963
Heinrich Bürkel (1802 - 1869)
Heinrich Bürkel
1802 - 1869
Carl Johann Lasch (1822 - 1888)
Carl Johann Lasch
1822 - 1888
Otto Richard Bossert (1874 - 1919)
Otto Richard Bossert
1874 - 1919
Seo Soo-Kyoung (SEO) (1977)
Seo Soo-Kyoung (SEO)
1977
Hans Grundig (1901 - 1958)
Hans Grundig
1901 - 1958
Inge Feilcke-Volbrecht (1923 - 2007)
Inge Feilcke-Volbrecht
1923 - 2007
Gregor Hildebrandt (1974)
Gregor Hildebrandt
1974
Christian Wulffen (1954)
Christian Wulffen
1954
Hans Hausfeldt (1902 - 1983)
Hans Hausfeldt
1902 - 1983
Drake Deknatel (1943 - 2005)
Drake Deknatel
1943 - 2005
Johannes Post (1983)
Johannes Post
1983
Heinrich Wilhelmi (1816 - 1902)
Heinrich Wilhelmi
1816 - 1902

Creators Impressionism

Eugen Lingenfelder (1862 - 1946)
Eugen Lingenfelder
1862 - 1946
Charles Ethan Porter (1847 - 1923)
Charles Ethan Porter
1847 - 1923
Léon Printemps (1871 - 1945)
Léon Printemps
1871 - 1945
Anton Zwengauer (1810 - 1884)
Anton Zwengauer
1810 - 1884
Paul-Charles Chocarne-Moreau (1855 - 1930)
Paul-Charles Chocarne-Moreau
1855 - 1930
Matthäus Merian II (1621 - 1687)
Matthäus Merian II
1621 - 1687
Peter Jürgen Dahm (XIX century - XX century)
Peter Jürgen Dahm
XIX century - XX century
Friedrich Philipp Reinhold (1779 - 1840)
Friedrich Philipp Reinhold
1779 - 1840
Henri Marie Charry (1878 - 1962)
Henri Marie Charry
1878 - 1962
John William Tristram (1870 - 1938)
John William Tristram
1870 - 1938
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
Mark Twain
1835 - 1910
Lowes Cato Dickinson (1819 - 1908)
Lowes Cato Dickinson
1819 - 1908
Jozsef Egri (1883 - 1951)
Jozsef Egri
1883 - 1951
Wojciech Kossak (1856 - 1942)
Wojciech Kossak
1856 - 1942
Norman Alfred William Lindsay (1879 - 1969)
Norman Alfred William Lindsay
1879 - 1969
Max Schegulla (1918 - 2008)
Max Schegulla
1918 - 2008