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

Nikolai Pavlovich Akimov (1901 - 1968)
Nikolai Pavlovich Akimov
1901 - 1968
Fedor Mikhaylovich Matveev (1758 - 1826)
Fedor Mikhaylovich Matveev
1758 - 1826
Georgy Dmitrievich Lavrov (1895 - 1991)
Georgy Dmitrievich Lavrov
1895 - 1991
Benoît-Charles Mitoire (1782 - 1832)
Benoît-Charles Mitoire
1782 - 1832
Herman Moiseyevich Gold (1933)
Herman Moiseyevich Gold
1933
Nikolai Konstantinovich Roerich (1874 - 1947)
Nikolai Konstantinovich Roerich
1874 - 1947
Aleksei Yeliseyevich Kruchenykh (Kruchyonykh) (1886 - 1968)
Aleksei Yeliseyevich Kruchenykh (Kruchyonykh)
1886 - 1968
Geliy Mikhailovich Korzhev (1925 - 2012)
Geliy Mikhailovich Korzhev
1925 - 2012
Dmitry Dmitrievich Zhilinsky (1927 - 2015)
Dmitry Dmitrievich Zhilinsky
1927 - 2015
Dmitry Nicolajevich Kardovsky (1866 - 1943)
Dmitry Nicolajevich Kardovsky
1866 - 1943
Abram Borisovich Grushko (1918 - 1980)
Abram Borisovich Grushko
1918 - 1980
Victor Markiyanovych Savin (1907 - 1971)
Victor Markiyanovych Savin
1907 - 1971
Alexandra Yegorovna Makovskaya (1837 - 1915)
Alexandra Yegorovna Makovskaya
1837 - 1915
Michael Satarov (1963)
Michael Satarov
1963
Mikhail Vrubel (1856 - 1910)
Mikhail Vrubel
1856 - 1910
Johann Lebrecht Eggink (1784 - 1867)
Johann Lebrecht Eggink
1784 - 1867

Creators Contemporary art

Karoly Lengyel (1942 - 2016)
Karoly Lengyel
1942 - 2016
Gunnar Berndtson (1854 - 1895)
Gunnar Berndtson
1854 - 1895
George Baker (1878 - 1943)
George Baker
1878 - 1943
Willem Lenssinck (1947)
Willem Lenssinck
1947
Claire Tabouret (1981)
Claire Tabouret
1981
Cesare Maria Casati (1936)
Cesare Maria Casati
1936
William Mackay (1844 - 1924)
William Mackay
1844 - 1924
Zhao Zhao (1982)
Zhao Zhao
1982
Mariia Petrovna Kholodnaia (1903 - 1989)
Mariia Petrovna Kholodnaia
1903 - 1989
Richard Ansdell (1815 - 1885)
Richard Ansdell
1815 - 1885
Louis Faurer (1916 - 2001)
Louis Faurer
1916 - 2001
Jack Levine (1915 - 2010)
Jack Levine
1915 - 2010
Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791 - 1872)
Samuel Finley Breese Morse
1791 - 1872
Pina Sacconaghi (1906 - 1994)
Pina Sacconaghi
1906 - 1994
Paul Huet (1803 - 1869)
Paul Huet
1803 - 1869
Madeleine Mollet (XX century)
Madeleine Mollet
XX century
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