Konstantin Fyodorovich Bogaevsky (1872 - 1943)

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Konstantin Fyodorovich Bogaevsky

Konstantin Fyodorovich Bogaevsky (Russian: Константин Фёдорович Богаевский), a Russian painter renowned for his Symbolist landscapes, was a significant figure in the art world between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Feodosia, Crimea, to an old Italian-German family, Bogaevsky's initial art education came from Ivan Aivazovsky. His formative years were spent at the Imperial Academy of Arts under Arkhip Kuindzhi, where despite facing criticism and temporary expulsion for "lack of talent," Kuindzhi's protection and faith in his abilities paved the way for Bogaevsky's future successes.

Bogaevsky's travels to Italy and France in 1898 introduced him to the works of Claude Lorrain, who Bogaevsky considered his true mentor. This experience, coupled with a later discovery of Andrea Mantegna's paintings in 1911, significantly influenced his work. His artistry is noted for its dream-like symbolist landscapes, often of an imaginary land known among his circle as "Bogaevia." Maximilian Voloshin's essays, titled "Konstantin Bogaevsky," played a crucial role in popularizing Bogaevsky's work, drawing parallels between him and Nicholas Roerich.

Throughout his career, Bogaevsky was affiliated with several art groups, including Mir iskusstva, Union of Russian Artists, and Zhar-Tsvet. His exhibitions, notably the 1906 Exposition de l'Art Russe organized by Sergei Diaghilev, highlighted his unique blend of Symbolism and later influences from Renaissance masters like Mantegna, Dürer, and Altdorfer. Despite the October Revolution driving him into relative obscurity, Bogaevsky's legacy as a master of Symbolist landscapes endures, with works like the 1932 "Port of an Imaginable City" still celebrated for their artistic value.

Bogaevsky's works are represented in major museums, including the Tretyakov Gallery, Russian Museum, and Feodosia Art Gallery. His death in Feodosia during a Soviet air raid in 1943 left behind a legacy enriched by his exploration of historical landscapes and symbolist vistas, immortalizing him as a visionary of his time​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Bogaevsky's oeuvre offers a fascinating journey into the melding of historical reverence and symbolist imagination. His works, steeped in the influences of European masters and his unique vision of an imaginary land, continue to captivate and inspire. To stay updated on exhibitions and auction events featuring Konstantin Fyodorovich Bogaevsky's work, signing up for updates is highly recommended. This subscription will ensure you are always informed about new sales and the opportunity to own a piece of this historical and symbolist art legacy.

 
Date and place of birt:12 january 1872, Feodosia, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:17 february 1943, Feodosia, USSR
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Landscape painter, Painter
Art school / group:Cimmerian school, Mir iskusstva
Genre:History painting, Landscape painting, Mythological painting
Art style:Academism, Symbolism
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