Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich (1908 - 1974)

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Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich

Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich (Russian: Евгений Викторович Вучетич)  was a Soviet sculptor and artist of significant acclaim, celebrated for his allegorical and heroic monuments, notably "The Motherland Calls," once the largest sculpture globally. Born in what is now Ukraine to a Montenegrin father and a Russian-French mother, Vuchetich's early life in Yekaterinoslav (Dnipro) set the stage for his illustrious career. His works, characterized by their grand scale and emotive power, encapsulate the spirit of Socialist Realism, earning him prestigious awards such as the Lenin Prize and Hero of Socialist Labor​​.

Vuchetich's contributions to Soviet monumental art are vast, including the renowned Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park, Berlin, and the poignant "Let Us Beat Swords into Plowshares" located at the United Nations headquarters. His dedication to the military theme was not arbitrary; his volunteer service at the front during World War II profoundly influenced his artistic direction. This theme resonates through his works, immortalizing the valor and tragedy of war​​.

His oeuvre reflects a deep engagement with the cultural and historical milieu of his time, contributing significantly to the landscape of Soviet and global art. Among his notable works are the Treptower Park Memorial, the "Let Us Beat Swords into Plowshares" sculpture, and the iconic "The Motherland Calls," situated on Mamayev Kurgan, which stands as a testament to his legacy​.

Collectors and experts in art and antiques admire Vuchetich's unique ability to merge ideological fervor with artistic mastery, making his works compelling subjects of study and appreciation. His sculptures not only capture the essence of an era marked by conflict and idealism but also continue to inspire through their aesthetic and symbolic significance.

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Date and place of birt:28 december 1908, Dnipro, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:12 april 1974, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Germany, Russia, Ukraine, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Educator, Monumentalist, Sculptor
Genre:History painting, Portrait sculpture
Art style:Socialist realism

Creators Germany

Richard Purnickl (1770 - 1838)
Richard Purnickl
1770 - 1838
Irma Weiland (1908 - 2003)
Irma Weiland
1908 - 2003
Ernst Petrich (1878 - 1964)
Ernst Petrich
1878 - 1964
Otto Piltz (1846 - 1910)
Otto Piltz
1846 - 1910
Karl Zerbe (1903 - 1972)
Karl Zerbe
1903 - 1972
Hartwig Ebersbach (1940)
Hartwig Ebersbach
1940
Heinrich Kohnert (1850 - 1905)
Heinrich Kohnert
1850 - 1905
Mahirwan Mamtani (1935)
Mahirwan Mamtani
1935
Anton Radl (1774 - 1852)
Anton Radl
1774 - 1852
Johannes Post (1983)
Johannes Post
1983
Bernd Berner (1930 - 2002)
Bernd Berner
1930 - 2002
Friedrich Harden (1861 - 1922)
Friedrich Harden
1861 - 1922
Joseph Kellerhofen (1789 - 1849)
Joseph Kellerhofen
1789 - 1849
Wilhelm Carl Melchior Simmler (1840 - 1923)
Wilhelm Carl Melchior Simmler
1840 - 1923
Franz Michael Katz (1782 - 1851)
Franz Michael Katz
1782 - 1851
Rosemarie Trockel (1952)
Rosemarie Trockel
1952

Creators Socialist realism

Amado de la Cueva (1891 - 1926)
Amado de la Cueva
1891 - 1926
Georgy Moiseevich Moroz (1937 - 2015)
Georgy Moiseevich Moroz
1937 - 2015
Sarra Dmitrievna Lebedeva (1892 - 1967)
Sarra Dmitrievna Lebedeva
1892 - 1967
Alexey Sergeevich Mikhailov (1926 - 1993)
Alexey Sergeevich Mikhailov
1926 - 1993
Stepan Ilyich Dudnik (1913 - 1996)
Stepan Ilyich Dudnik
1913 - 1996
Yakov Andreevich Golubev (1913 - 1973)
Yakov Andreevich Golubev
1913 - 1973
Mikhail Grigorievich Bogatyryov (1924 - 1999)
Mikhail Grigorievich Bogatyryov
1924 - 1999
Alexey Alexeyevich Shovkunenko (1884 - 1974)
Alexey Alexeyevich Shovkunenko
1884 - 1974
Leonid Vasilievich Ptitsyn (1929 - 2017)
Leonid Vasilievich Ptitsyn
1929 - 2017
Boris Vasilievich Kotik (1921 - 1984)
Boris Vasilievich Kotik
1921 - 1984
Vladimir Afanasevich Maslov (1925 - 1993)
Vladimir Afanasevich Maslov
1925 - 1993
Iulian Mitrofanovich Rukavishnikov (1922 - 2000)
Iulian Mitrofanovich Rukavishnikov
1922 - 2000
Tatiana Georgievna Veltsen (1930 - 1968)
Tatiana Georgievna Veltsen
1930 - 1968
Vadim Vasilievich Elin (1939 - 2010)
Vadim Vasilievich Elin
1939 - 2010
Olga Petrovna Taezhnaia-Cheshuina (1911 - 2007)
Olga Petrovna Taezhnaia-Cheshuina
1911 - 2007
Sergei Ivanovich Osipov (1915 - 1985)
Sergei Ivanovich Osipov
1915 - 1985