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

Günter Fruhtrunk (1923 - 1982)
Günter Fruhtrunk
1923 - 1982
Ernst Thoms (1896 - 1983)
Ernst Thoms
1896 - 1983
Charline von Heyl (1960)
Charline von Heyl
1960
Heimrad Prem (1934 - 1978)
Heimrad Prem
1934 - 1978
Mona Kuhn (1969)
Mona Kuhn
1969
Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870 - 1952)
Adolph Alexander Weinman
1870 - 1952
Max Pechstein (1881 - 1955)
Max Pechstein
1881 - 1955
Gerhard Bochmann (1925)
Gerhard Bochmann
1925
Carl Wilhelm Tischbein (1797 - 1855)
Carl Wilhelm Tischbein
1797 - 1855
Anselm Feuerbach (1829 - 1880)
Anselm Feuerbach
1829 - 1880
Paul Hermann Schoedder (1887 - 1971)
Paul Hermann Schoedder
1887 - 1971
Theobald von Oer (1807 - 1885)
Theobald von Oer
1807 - 1885
Carl Rathjen (1855 - 1919)
Carl Rathjen
1855 - 1919
Jakob Fürchtegott Dielmann (1809 - 1885)
Jakob Fürchtegott Dielmann
1809 - 1885
George Mosson (1851 - 1933)
George Mosson
1851 - 1933
Alfred Ziethlow (1911 - 2003)
Alfred Ziethlow
1911 - 2003

Creators Socialist realism

Alisa Rudolfovna Golenkina (1882 - 1973)
Alisa Rudolfovna Golenkina
1882 - 1973
Moses Ivanovich Toidze (1871 - 1953)
Moses Ivanovich Toidze
1871 - 1953
Ilya Nisonovich Shtilman (1902 - 1966)
Ilya Nisonovich Shtilman
1902 - 1966
Sergey Timofeyevich Konenkov (1874 - 1971)
Sergey Timofeyevich Konenkov
1874 - 1971
Alexander Petrovich Mozolev (1910 - 1970)
Alexander Petrovich Mozolev
1910 - 1970
Fedor Fedorovich Manailo (1910 - 1978)
Fedor Fedorovich Manailo
1910 - 1978
Gennady Alexandrovich Daryin (1922 - 2012)
Gennady Alexandrovich Daryin
1922 - 2012
Alexey Vasilievich Mozhaev (1921 - 1994)
Alexey Vasilievich Mozhaev
1921 - 1994
Boris Fedorovich Domashnikov (1924 - 2003)
Boris Fedorovich Domashnikov
1924 - 2003
Vladimir Alexandrovich Gorb (1903 - 1988)
Vladimir Alexandrovich Gorb
1903 - 1988
Grigory Ivanovich Ciss (1869 - 1934)
Grigory Ivanovich Ciss
1869 - 1934
George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)
George Bernard Shaw
1856 - 1950
Ivan Dmitrievich Shadr (Ivanov) (1887 - 1941)
Ivan Dmitrievich Shadr (Ivanov)
1887 - 1941
Aleksandr Mikhailovich Gerasimov (1881 - 1963)
Aleksandr Mikhailovich Gerasimov
1881 - 1963
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov (1904 - 1991)
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov
1904 - 1991
Dmitry Konstantinovich Sveshnikov (1912 - 1997)
Dmitry Konstantinovich Sveshnikov
1912 - 1997
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