Eduards Kalniņš (1904 - 1988)

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Eduards Kalniņš

Eduards Kalniņš (Russian: Эдуард Фридрихович Калнынь), born on October 25, 1904, in Riga, Latvia, was a renowned Latvian painter and esteemed educator, notably remembered as the nation's most distinguished marine artist. His early artistic education was shaped under the tutelage of J. Moškevič in Tomsk during his family's refuge period, eventually culminating at the Art Academy of Latvia, where he honed his craft under Vilhelms Purvītis. Kalniņš's tenure at the Art Academy of Latvia as a professor from 1955, after serving as a docent from 1947, significantly influenced the post-war generation of Latvian painters, establishing him as a pivotal figure in Latvian art education​.

His artistry was deeply interconnected with exploring the bonds between art and reality, dedicating a considerable part of his work to portraying the lives and environments of fishermen, which later became emblematic of the Latvian painting school. Kalniņš was celebrated for his emotional and profound engagement with reality, high painting culture, and spiritual vitality, often depicted through landscapes and still lifes​​.

Kalniņš's contributions were internationally acknowledged through exhibitions and awards. He was the first laureate of the prestigious Rome Prize in 1935, which facilitated his studies in Italy, profoundly influencing his artistic palette and style. His works were celebrated in personal exhibitions across Riga, Japan, and various European countries, consolidating his legacy within the global art community​​.

For art collectors and enthusiasts intrigued by Eduards Kalniņš's profound influence on Latvian maritime painting and his innovative contributions to art education, his works offer a deep dive into the soul of Latvian natural and cultural landscapes. His legacy, marked by vibrant portrayals and educational leadership, continues to inspire and resonate. To stay updated on sales and auction events related to Eduards Kalniņš's art, signing up for updates is highly recommended, ensuring enthusiasts are promptly informed about opportunities to engage with his timeless works.

Date and place of birt:25 october 1904, Riga, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:18 may 1988, Riga, USSR
Nationality:Latvia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Educator, Marine painter, Painter
Genre:Genre art, Marine art, Still life
Art style:Socialist realism
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Creators Latvia

Normunds Braslins (1962)
Normunds Braslins
1962
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid (1783 - 1844)
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid
1783 - 1844
Ludolfs Liberts (1895 - 1959)
Ludolfs Liberts
1895 - 1959
Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (1883 - 1973)
Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin
1883 - 1973
Vera Idelson (1893 - 1977)
Vera Idelson
1893 - 1977
Vilhelms Purvītis (1872 - 1945)
Vilhelms Purvītis
1872 - 1945
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov (1906 - 1989)
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov
1906 - 1989
Emil Schultz-Riga (1872 - 1931)
Emil Schultz-Riga
1872 - 1931
Ilya Grigorevich Chashnik (1902 - 1929)
Ilya Grigorevich Chashnik
1902 - 1929
Francisks Ignatievich Varslavan (1899 - 1949)
Francisks Ignatievich Varslavan
1899 - 1949
Abel Pann (1883 - 1963)
Abel Pann
1883 - 1963
Jan Damel (1780 - 1840)
Jan Damel
1780 - 1840
Indulis Zariņš (1929 - 1997)
Indulis Zariņš
1929 - 1997
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni (1836 - 1902)
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni
1836 - 1902
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh (1911 - 1983)
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh
1911 - 1983
Ida Kerkovius (1879 - 1970)
Ida Kerkovius
1879 - 1970

Creators Socialist realism

Wolfgang Frankenstein (1918 - 2010)
Wolfgang Frankenstein
1918 - 2010
Vladimir Grigorievich Odintsov (1902 - 1957)
Vladimir Grigorievich Odintsov
1902 - 1957
Aleksei Mikhailovich Gritsai (1914 - 1998)
Aleksei Mikhailovich Gritsai
1914 - 1998
Pyotr Dmitrievich Pokarzhevsky (1889 - 1968)
Pyotr Dmitrievich Pokarzhevsky
1889 - 1968
Mārtiņš Zaurs (1915 - 1998)
Mārtiņš Zaurs
1915 - 1998
Vladimir Alexandrovich Kuzmin (1935 - 2021)
Vladimir Alexandrovich Kuzmin
1935 - 2021
Ara Armenovich Arutyunyan (1928 - 1999)
Ara Armenovich Arutyunyan
1928 - 1999
Rimma Iosifovna Pantsekhovskaia (1928)
Rimma Iosifovna Pantsekhovskaia
1928
Vladislav Ivanovich Shcherbina (1926 - 2017)
Vladislav Ivanovich Shcherbina
1926 - 2017
Pavel Petrovich Miroshnichenko (1920 - 2005)
Pavel Petrovich Miroshnichenko
1920 - 2005
Lev Alexandrovich Russov (1926 - 1987)
Lev Alexandrovich Russov
1926 - 1987
Elena Petrovna Kubarskaia (1905 - 1986)
Elena Petrovna Kubarskaia
1905 - 1986
Margarita Evgenevna Permiak (1928 - 1973)
Margarita Evgenevna Permiak
1928 - 1973
Valentin Ivanovich Kurdov (1905 - 1989)
Valentin Ivanovich Kurdov
1905 - 1989
Sergey Alekseyevich Grigoryev (1910 - 1988)
Sergey Alekseyevich Grigoryev
1910 - 1988
Filipp Andreevich Malyavin (1869 - 1940)
Filipp Andreevich Malyavin
1869 - 1940
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