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

Leonid Frechkop (1897 - 1982)
Leonid Frechkop
1897 - 1982
Olga Afanasevna Glebova-Sudeykina (1885 - 1945)
Olga Afanasevna Glebova-Sudeykina
1885 - 1945
Boris Vasil'evich Vlasov (1936 - 1981)
Boris Vasil'evich Vlasov
1936 - 1981
Nikolai Alexandrovich Sergeev (1855 - 1919)
Nikolai Alexandrovich Sergeev
1855 - 1919
Andrej Mikhailovich Lanskoy (1902 - 1976)
Andrej Mikhailovich Lanskoy
1902 - 1976
Vladimir Yakovlevich Shcherban (1919 - 2005)
Vladimir Yakovlevich Shcherban
1919 - 2005
Pavel Dmitrievich Shirokov (1893 - 1963)
Pavel Dmitrievich Shirokov
1893 - 1963
Ivan Vasil'evich Sorokin (1922 - 2004)
Ivan Vasil'evich Sorokin
1922 - 2004
Vera Efremovna Pestel (Bal'i) (1887 - 1952)
Vera Efremovna Pestel (Bal'i)
1887 - 1952
Pyotr Semyonovich Drozhdin (1745 - 1805)
Pyotr Semyonovich Drozhdin
1745 - 1805
Richard Brompton (1734 - 1783)
Richard Brompton
1734 - 1783
Victor Iosifovich Kotov (1927 - 1994)
Victor Iosifovich Kotov
1927 - 1994
Galina Andreyevna Sokolova (1919 - 2012)
Galina Andreyevna Sokolova
1919 - 2012
Valentin Le Campion (1903 - 1952)
Valentin Le Campion
1903 - 1952
George Ivanovich Narbut (1886 - 1920)
George Ivanovich Narbut
1886 - 1920
Viktor Yakovlevich Bunyakovsky (1804 - 1889)
Viktor Yakovlevich Bunyakovsky
1804 - 1889

Creators Contemporary art

Herman Alfred Wahlberg (1834 - 1906)
Herman Alfred Wahlberg
1834 - 1906
Danièle Rochon (1946)
Danièle Rochon
1946
Flo Perkins (1951)
Flo Perkins
1951
Ganesh Pyne (1937 - 2013)
Ganesh Pyne
1937 - 2013
Robert Zakanitch (1935)
Robert Zakanitch
1935
Faeq Hassan (1914 - 1992)
Faeq Hassan
1914 - 1992
Sergey Ivanovich Svetoslavsky (1857 - 1931)
Sergey Ivanovich Svetoslavsky
1857 - 1931
Salah Taher (1911 - 2007)
Salah Taher
1911 - 2007
Betty Roodish Goodwin (1923 - 2008)
Betty Roodish Goodwin
1923 - 2008
Boaz Vaadia (1951 - 2017)
Boaz Vaadia
1951 - 2017
Steve McQueen (1969)
Steve McQueen
1969
Mostafa Keyhani (1954)
Mostafa Keyhani
1954
Reiner Ruthenbeck (1937 - 2016)
Reiner Ruthenbeck
1937 - 2016
Peter Kelin (1874 - 1946)
Peter Kelin
1874 - 1946
Gisela Bührmann (1925 - 2011)
Gisela Bührmann
1925 - 2011
Adolfo Dalbesio (1857 - 1914)
Adolfo Dalbesio
1857 - 1914
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