Georgy Grigoryevich Nissky (1903 - 1987)

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Georgy Grigoryevich Nissky

Georgy Grigoryevich Nissky (Russian: Георгий Григорьевич Нисский) was a Soviet painter, celebrated as one of the pioneers of the "severe style" in art, which emerged in Soviet Russia during the 1950s and 1960s. Born on January 21, 1903, in the Mogilev Governorate of the Russian Empire (now Belarus), Nissky's early experiences in the stark, industrial environment of a railway station deeply influenced his artistic direction​.

Nissky's education in art began at the M. A. Vrubel Gomel Art Studio-School, after which he moved to Moscow to attend the Higher Art and Technical Studios (VHUTEMAS), a prominent art school where he was taught by notable artists like Robert Falk and Aleksandr Drevin. His style was characterized by its focus on landscapes that blend industrial themes with a stark, yet poetic realism, reflecting both the harsh realities and the inherent beauty of Soviet life​.

Throughout his career, Nissky received numerous accolades, including the Stalin Prize in 1951 and the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1965. His works, such as "Autumn. Semaphores," "Green Road," and "Moscow. Sorting," are notable for their unique portrayal of Soviet landscapes and have been widely exhibited, including in prestigious galleries like the State Tretyakov Gallery and the State Russian Museum​.

For collectors and art enthusiasts interested in Soviet art and the severe style, Nissky’s works offer a profound glimpse into the industrial and pastoral scenes of mid-20th-century Soviet Union. To stay updated on exhibitions and sales featuring Georgy Nissky's influential art, sign up here. This subscription will keep you informed about new product sales and auction events specifically related to Nissky’s works.

Date and place of birt:21 january 1903, Новобелица, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:18 june 1987, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Russia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Illustrator, Painter
Genre:History painting, Landscape painting
Art style:Impressionism, Realism, Socialist realism, Contemporary art

Creators Russia

Irina Mikhailovna Baldina (1922 - 2009)
Irina Mikhailovna Baldina
1922 - 2009
Vyacheslav Alekseevich Pichugin (1935)
Vyacheslav Alekseevich Pichugin
1935
Eugen Dücker (1841 - 1916)
Eugen Dücker
1841 - 1916
Nikolay Ivanovich Barchenkov (1918 - 2002)
Nikolay Ivanovich Barchenkov
1918 - 2002
Nikolay Pavlovich Ul'yanov (1875 - 1949)
Nikolay Pavlovich Ul'yanov
1875 - 1949
Oleg Nikolaevich Tselkov (1934 - 2021)
Oleg Nikolaevich Tselkov
1934 - 2021
Yuri Albert (1959)
Yuri Albert
1959
Alexander Grigoryevich Varnek (1782 - 1843)
Alexander Grigoryevich Varnek
1782 - 1843
Maria Marevna (1892 - 1984)
Maria Marevna
1892 - 1984
Alexey Aleksandrovich Radakov (1877 - 1942)
Alexey Aleksandrovich Radakov
1877 - 1942
Mukhamedkhanafia Telzhanov (1927 - 2013)
Mukhamedkhanafia Telzhanov
1927 - 2013
Gor Razmikovich Chakhal (Oganisyan) (1961)
Gor Razmikovich Chakhal (Oganisyan)
1961
Vladimir Alexandrovich Serov (1910 - 1968)
Vladimir Alexandrovich Serov
1910 - 1968
Alexej von Jawlensky (1864 - 1941)
Alexej von Jawlensky
1864 - 1941
Tatyana Isidorovna Rusakova (1903 - 1972)
Tatyana Isidorovna Rusakova
1903 - 1972
Anatoly Nikiforovich Yar-Kravchenko (1911 - 1983)
Anatoly Nikiforovich Yar-Kravchenko
1911 - 1983

Creators Contemporary art

Aleksandra Povòrina (1885 - 1963)
Aleksandra Povòrina
1885 - 1963
Antoni Tàpies (1923 - 2012)
Antoni Tàpies
1923 - 2012
Edouard Traviès (1809 - 1876)
Edouard Traviès
1809 - 1876
Zhang Peili (1957)
Zhang Peili
1957
Valery Kharitonovich Ayzenberg (1947 - 2020)
Valery Kharitonovich Ayzenberg
1947 - 2020
Pavel Ivanovich Basmanov (1906 - 1993)
Pavel Ivanovich Basmanov
1906 - 1993
Mikhail Georgievich Abakumov (1948 - 2010)
Mikhail Georgievich Abakumov
1948 - 2010
Cesare Ravasco (1875 - 1943)
Cesare Ravasco
1875 - 1943
Martin Verstappen (1773 - 1852)
Martin Verstappen
1773 - 1852
Ludwig Bette (1961)
Ludwig Bette
1961
Gordon Matta-Clark (1943 - 1978)
Gordon Matta-Clark
1943 - 1978
Jean-Paul Sinibaldi (1857 - 1909)
Jean-Paul Sinibaldi
1857 - 1909
Pietro Melandri (1885 - 1976)
Pietro Melandri
1885 - 1976
Ahmed Mater (1979)
Ahmed Mater
1979
John Stewart (1919 - 2017)
John Stewart
1919 - 2017
Eduard Steinbach (1878 - 1939)
Eduard Steinbach
1878 - 1939
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