George Ivanovich Narbut (1886 - 1920)

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George Ivanovich Narbut

George Ivanovich Narbut (Russian: Георгий Иванович Нарбут) was a Ukrainian graphic artist, celebrated for his seminal contributions to the visual identity of the Ukrainian People's Republic through his designs of its coat of arms, banknotes, postage stamps, and charters. Born in 1886 in Narbutivka, now in Ukraine, Narbut hailed from a family with ancient Lithuanian nobility roots. He was self-taught before honing his skills in Saint Petersburg under the guidance of Ivan Bilibin and Mstislav Dobuzhinsky, and further education in Munich. His works are known for blending the simplicity of lines with sophistication in composition, marked by a distinctive style that pays homage to Ukrainian Baroque and Russian classicism with a touch of secessionist flair​​​​.

Narbut's creativity wasn't confined to graphic arts alone; he explored book illustration, including works for Hans Christian Andersen and Ivan Krylov, as well as creating toys, furniture designs, and silhouette portraits, showcasing his broad artistic talents​​​​. His influence extends beyond his lifetime, impacting generations of Ukrainian graphic designers and contributing to the branding of modern Ukraine​​.

Narbut's legacy is preserved in various museums and galleries, evidencing his role as a pioneer of Ukrainian graphic arts and his profound influence on the field. His artworks, such as the "Ukrainian Alphabet" and illustrations for classic literature, continue to inspire admiration and study for their historical significance and artistic merit​​.

Collectors and experts in art and antiques recognize Narbut's unique contribution to the Ukrainian cultural heritage and the broader art world. His life and work embody the vibrant intersection of national identity and artistic innovation, making him a figure of enduring interest.

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Date and place of birt:8 march 1886, Chernihiv, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:23 may 1920, Kiev, Ukraine
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Educator, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva
Genre:Allegory, Genre art, History painting, Mythological painting, Portrait
Art style:Modern art

Creators Russia

Anatoly Dmitrievich Kaygorodov (1878 - 1945)
Anatoly Dmitrievich Kaygorodov
1878 - 1945
Vasily Semenovich Sadovnikov (1800 - 1879)
Vasily Semenovich Sadovnikov
1800 - 1879
Alexander Nikolayevich Stepanov (1861 - 1911)
Alexander Nikolayevich Stepanov
1861 - 1911
Gennady Dmitrievich Epifanov (1900 - 1985)
Gennady Dmitrievich Epifanov
1900 - 1985
Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881 - 1954)
Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
1881 - 1954
Pyotr Fyodorovich Sokolov (1787 - 1848)
Pyotr Fyodorovich Sokolov
1787 - 1848
Edward Pawłowicz (1825 - 1909)
Edward Pawłowicz
1825 - 1909
Vytautas Kazio Palaima (1911 - 1976)
Vytautas Kazio Palaima
1911 - 1976
Yakov Vladimirovich Apushkin (1899 - 1989)
Yakov Vladimirovich Apushkin
1899 - 1989
Yury Pavlovich Annenkov (1889 - 1974)
Yury Pavlovich Annenkov
1889 - 1974
Yuly Yulyevich Perevezentsev (1938 - 2024)
Yuly Yulyevich Perevezentsev
1938 - 2024
Johann Friedrich Grooth (1717 - 1801)
Johann Friedrich Grooth
1717 - 1801
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817 - 1900)
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
1817 - 1900
Boris Leonidovich Pasternak (1890 - 1960)
Boris Leonidovich Pasternak
1890 - 1960
Jean Balthasar de la Traverse (1752 - 1808)
Jean Balthasar de la Traverse
1752 - 1808
Natalya Alekseevna Egorshina (1926 - 2010)
Natalya Alekseevna Egorshina
1926 - 2010

Creators Modern art

Maximilian Hermann Maxy (1895 - 1971)
Maximilian Hermann Maxy
1895 - 1971
Vladimir Nabokov (1899 - 1977)
Vladimir Nabokov
1899 - 1977
Eugenio Benvenuti (1881 - 1959)
Eugenio Benvenuti
1881 - 1959
Marcel Breuer (1902 - 1981)
Marcel Breuer
1902 - 1981
Barnett Newman (1905 - 1970)
Barnett Newman
1905 - 1970
Lepo Yagovich Mikko (1911 - 1978)
Lepo Yagovich Mikko
1911 - 1978
Arthur Storch (1870 - 1947)
Arthur Storch
1870 - 1947
Kurt-Hermann Kühn (1926 - 1989)
Kurt-Hermann Kühn
1926 - 1989
Rudolf Alexander Agricola (1912 - 1990)
Rudolf Alexander Agricola
1912 - 1990
Jens Sørensen (1887 - 1953)
Jens Sørensen
1887 - 1953
Arpita Singh (1937)
Arpita Singh
1937
Edward Burra (1905 - 1976)
Edward Burra
1905 - 1976
Jeanne Mammen (1890 - 1976)
Jeanne Mammen
1890 - 1976
Lee Oscar Lawrie (1877 - 1963)
Lee Oscar Lawrie
1877 - 1963
José de Almada Negreiros (1893 - 1970)
José de Almada Negreiros
1893 - 1970
Walter Müller (1901 - 1975)
Walter Müller
1901 - 1975
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