Evgeny Nikolaevich Shirokov (1931 - 2017)

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Evgeny Nikolaevich Shirokov

Evgeny Nikolaevich Shirokov (Russian: Евгений Николаевич Широков), born on March 28, 1931, in Kasli, USSR, and passing on December 31, 2017, in Perm, Russia, was a pivotal figure in Soviet and Russian art. Renowned as a portrait painter, he was celebrated for his contributions to Russian realist art during the latter half of the 20th century. Shirokov's dedication to art education, serving as a professor in the painting department at the Perm State Institute of Arts and Culture, underscores his impact beyond his own creative works​.

His work, deeply rooted in the "severe style" of Soviet painting, is characterized by its expressive portrayals of cultural figures and workers. This style was integral to the aesthetic and ideological shift during the Khrushchev Thaw, moving away from the officious art of earlier periods towards a focus on the individual and the quotidian. Shirokov's monumentalized portraits stand as testaments to the era's aspirations and its people, earning him a revered place among artists who sought to capture the essence of Soviet life​​.

One of Shirokov's most famous works, "Friends," portrays the touching bond between a boy and his dog, exemplifying his ability to capture deep emotional states and the nuances of human (and animal) relationships. This painting, which initially remained in his family's collection before being donated to the Perm Art Gallery, showcases Shirokov's skill in drawing attention to the subjects' interconnectedness and shared vulnerability. The work is celebrated not only for its artistic merit but also for its exploration of friendship's universal and enduring qualities​​.

Shirokov's art resides in over fifteen museums across Russia, including the prestigious State Tretyakov Gallery, and is held in high esteem in private collections worldwide. His legacy, marked by numerous awards such as the People's Artist of the RSFSR and the USSR, reflects the broad acknowledgment of his significant contribution to the art world. For art collectors and experts, Shirokov's oeuvre presents a rich tapestry of Soviet and Russian life, rendered with a realism that speaks to the human experience across boundaries​.

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Date and place of birt:28 march 1931, Kasli, USSR
Date and place of death:31 december 2017, Perm, Russia
Nationality:Russia, USSR
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Painter
Genre:Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Socialist realism

Creators Russia

Tatyana Georgievna Bruni (1902 - 2001)
Tatyana Georgievna Bruni
1902 - 2001
Elena Mikhailovna Bebutova (1892 - 1970)
Elena Mikhailovna Bebutova
1892 - 1970
Nikolay Nikolayevich Volodimirov (1910 - 2006)
Nikolay Nikolayevich Volodimirov
1910 - 2006
Grigory Mikhailovich Kruglov (1927 - 2018)
Grigory Mikhailovich Kruglov
1927 - 2018
Shavkat Fazylovich Abdusalamov (1936)
Shavkat Fazylovich Abdusalamov
1936
Lidia Isaakovna Brodskaya (1910 - 1991)
Lidia Isaakovna Brodskaya
1910 - 1991
Kirill Serafimovich Mamonov (1937)
Kirill Serafimovich Mamonov
1937
Oleg Borisovich Kulik (1961)
Oleg Borisovich Kulik
1961
Karoly Marko (1822 - 1891)
Karoly Marko
1822 - 1891
Johann Gottfried Tannauer (1680 - 1737)
Johann Gottfried Tannauer
1680 - 1737
Joseph Natanovich Zisman (1914 - 2004)
Joseph Natanovich Zisman
1914 - 2004
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vinogradov (1963)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vinogradov
1963
Andrey Dmitrievich Goncharov (1903 - 1979)
Andrey Dmitrievich Goncharov
1903 - 1979
Igor Konstantinovich Skorobogatov (1920 - 1997)
Igor Konstantinovich Skorobogatov
1920 - 1997
Nikolay Andreyevich Tyrsa (1887 - 1942)
Nikolay Andreyevich Tyrsa
1887 - 1942
Georgy Nikolaevich Bibikov (1903 - 1976)
Georgy Nikolaevich Bibikov
1903 - 1976

Creators Socialist realism

Anatoly Nikiforovich Yar-Kravchenko (1911 - 1983)
Anatoly Nikiforovich Yar-Kravchenko
1911 - 1983
Rashit Garifovich Maksyutov (1925 - 1997)
Rashit Garifovich Maksyutov
1925 - 1997
Theodor Theodorovich Herzen (1935 - 2003)
Theodor Theodorovich Herzen
1935 - 2003
Stepan Gavrilovich Mamchich (1924 - 1974)
Stepan Gavrilovich Mamchich
1924 - 1974
Leonid Yakovlevich Mezheritski (1930 - 2007)
Leonid Yakovlevich Mezheritski
1930 - 2007
Viktoriia Robertovna Pelshe (1936)
Viktoriia Robertovna Pelshe
1936
Tamara Lakovna Kryzhanovskaia (1926 - 1994)
Tamara Lakovna Kryzhanovskaia
1926 - 1994
Vladimir Nikolaevich Gavrilov (1923 - 1970)
Vladimir Nikolaevich Gavrilov
1923 - 1970
Vecheslav Frantsevich Zagonek (1919 - 1994)
Vecheslav Frantsevich Zagonek
1919 - 1994
Fedor Mikhailovich Stukoshin (1914 - 1974)
Fedor Mikhailovich Stukoshin
1914 - 1974
Raphael Soyer (1899 - 1987)
Raphael Soyer
1899 - 1987
Mikhail Ivanovich Avilov (1882 - 1954)
Mikhail Ivanovich Avilov
1882 - 1954
Georgy Ivanovich Motovilov (1892 - 1963)
Georgy Ivanovich Motovilov
1892 - 1963
Alexei Ivanovich Vepkhvadze (1921 - 1982)
Alexei Ivanovich Vepkhvadze
1921 - 1982
Vitaly Nikolayevich Onkov (1946 - 2008)
Vitaly Nikolayevich Onkov
1946 - 2008
Ivan Ivanovich Cherinko (1908 - 1948)
Ivan Ivanovich Cherinko
1908 - 1948
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