Lev Alexandrovich Russov (1926 - 1987)

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Lev Alexandrovich Russov

Lev Alexandrovich Russov (Russian: Ле́в Алекса́ндрович Ру́сов) was a Soviet Russian painter, graphic artist, and sculptor, celebrated primarily for his powerful portrait paintings. Born on January 31, 1926, in Leningrad, Soviet Union, Russov demonstrated an early passion for art, which guided his academic pursuits through prestigious institutions such as the Tavricheskaya Art School and the Repin Institute of Arts​​.

Russov became a vital member of the Leningrad Union of Artists and was a prominent figure in the Leningrad school of painting, where he was best known for his realism style. His works are distinguished by their expressive forms and psychological depth, which he achieved through a mastery of color and composition. Russov had an extraordinary ability to capture fleeting emotional states, adding a vibrant realism to his subjects that resonated with viewers​.

Some of Russov's most notable works were created in the villages of Nakol and Pavshino near Leningrad during the 1950s and '60s. These include portraits of local villagers, which were highly praised for their immediacy and emotional depth. His portrait of the village girl Natasha Savelyeva gained significant attention and acclaim, marking a high point in his career​.

Lev Alexandrovich Russov's contributions to art continue to be celebrated, and his works can be found in several museums and galleries, reflecting his enduring influence in the field of Soviet art​​. For those interested in updates on exhibitions and sales of Russov's art, subscribing to related newsletters can be a beneficial resource.

Date and place of birt:31 january 1926, St. Petersburg, USSR
Date and place of death:20 february 1987, St. Petersburg, USSR
Nationality:Russia, USSR
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Graphic artist, Painter, Portraitist, Sculptor
Art school / group:Leningrad School
Genre:Genre art, History painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Realism, Socialist realism

Creators Russia

Sergei Eisenstein (1898 - 1948)
Sergei Eisenstein
1898 - 1948
Ivan Philippovich Tupylev (1758 - 1821)
Ivan Philippovich Tupylev
1758 - 1821
Olga Vasilievna Bulgakova (1951)
Olga Vasilievna Bulgakova
1951
Pavel Pepperstein (1966)
Pavel Pepperstein
1966
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Deyneka (1899 - 1969)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Deyneka
1899 - 1969
Antonio Canoppi (1769 - 1832)
Antonio Canoppi
1769 - 1832
Tahir Salahov (1928 - 2021)
Tahir Salahov
1928 - 2021
Nikolai Vladimirovich Sinezouboff (1891 - 1956)
Nikolai Vladimirovich Sinezouboff
1891 - 1956
Avdei Stepanovich Ter-Oganian (1961)
Avdei Stepanovich Ter-Oganian
1961
Abram Borisovich Grushko (1918 - 1980)
Abram Borisovich Grushko
1918 - 1980
Yuri Konstantinovich Korolyov (1929 - 1992)
Yuri Konstantinovich Korolyov
1929 - 1992
Konstantin Gorbatov (1876 - 1945)
Konstantin Gorbatov
1876 - 1945
Nikolai Andreyevich (Kolau) Tcherniavsky (1892 - 1942)
Nikolai Andreyevich (Kolau) Tcherniavsky
1892 - 1942
Konstantin Fyodorovich Bogaevsky (1872 - 1943)
Konstantin Fyodorovich Bogaevsky
1872 - 1943
Mykola Petrovich Hlushchenko (1901 - 1977)
Mykola Petrovich Hlushchenko
1901 - 1977
Sergey Vasilyevich Ivanov (1864 - 1910)
Sergey Vasilyevich Ivanov
1864 - 1910

Creators Realism

Christian Ludwig Leonhard Gey (1838 - 1894)
Christian Ludwig Leonhard Gey
1838 - 1894
Grigor Khanjyan (1926 - 2000)
Grigor Khanjyan
1926 - 2000
Rudolph Jordan (1810 - 1887)
Rudolph Jordan
1810 - 1887
Karina Ivanovna Nelius (1903 - 1992)
Karina Ivanovna Nelius
1903 - 1992
Richard Förster (1873 - 1956)
Richard Förster
1873 - 1956
Georgy Nikolaevich Popandopulo (1916 - 1992)
Georgy Nikolaevich Popandopulo
1916 - 1992
Karl Rudolf Sohn (1845 - 1908)
Karl Rudolf Sohn
1845 - 1908
Idelle Lois Weber (1932 - 2020)
Idelle Lois Weber
1932 - 2020
Marie de Bièvre (1865 - 1940)
Marie de Bièvre
1865 - 1940
Max Karl Tilke (1869 - 1942)
Max Karl Tilke
1869 - 1942
Constantin Hansen (1804 - 1880)
Constantin Hansen
1804 - 1880
Otto Grashof (1812 - 1876)
Otto Grashof
1812 - 1876
Max Volkhart (1848 - 1924)
Max Volkhart
1848 - 1924
Albert Baertsoen (1866 - 1922)
Albert Baertsoen
1866 - 1922
Franz von Defregger (1835 - 1921)
Franz von Defregger
1835 - 1921
Anton Doll (1826 - 1887)
Anton Doll
1826 - 1887