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

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Gavriil Ivanovich Skorodumov
1755 - 1792
Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev (1910 - 1982)
Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev
1910 - 1982
Yevgeny Ivanovich Stolitsa (1870 - 1929)
Yevgeny Ivanovich Stolitsa
1870 - 1929
Andrei Viktorovich Monastyrski (1949)
Andrei Viktorovich Monastyrski
1949
Mikhail Grigorievich Bogatyryov (1924 - 1999)
Mikhail Grigorievich Bogatyryov
1924 - 1999
Karel Brož (1836 - 1901)
Karel Brož
1836 - 1901
Ekaterina Ivanovna Medvedeva (1937)
Ekaterina Ivanovna Medvedeva
1937
Nikolai Ivanovich Argunov (1771 - 1830)
Nikolai Ivanovich Argunov
1771 - 1830
Fedor Gordeevich Gordeev (1744 - 1810)
Fedor Gordeevich Gordeev
1744 - 1810
Samuil Grigorievich Nevelshtein (1903 - 1983)
Samuil Grigorievich Nevelshtein
1903 - 1983
Georgy Alexandrovich Pesis (1929 - 1980)
Georgy Alexandrovich Pesis
1929 - 1980
Leo Fomich Langinen (1926 - 1996)
Leo Fomich Langinen
1926 - 1996
Isay Mikhaylovich Zeytman (1899 - 1996)
Isay Mikhaylovich Zeytman
1899 - 1996
Nadezhda Leontievna (Nadia) Benois (1896 - 1975)
Nadezhda Leontievna (Nadia) Benois
1896 - 1975
Il'ya L'vovich Tabenkin (1914 - 1988)
Il'ya L'vovich Tabenkin
1914 - 1988
Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets (1816 - 1846)
Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets
1816 - 1846

Creators Realism

Cesare Ravasco (1875 - 1943)
Cesare Ravasco
1875 - 1943
Tamás Konok (1930 - 2020)
Tamás Konok
1930 - 2020
Sophie Sperlich (1863 - 1906)
Sophie Sperlich
1863 - 1906
Traugott Senn (1877 - 1955)
Traugott Senn
1877 - 1955
Piero Focardi (1889 - 1945)
Piero Focardi
1889 - 1945
Count Vladimir Muraviov (1861 - 1940)
Count Vladimir Muraviov
1861 - 1940
Niels Tieren (1885 - 1935)
Niels Tieren
1885 - 1935
Georg Wilhelm Issel (1785 - 1870)
Georg Wilhelm Issel
1785 - 1870
Karl Digel (1905 - 1974)
Karl Digel
1905 - 1974
Walter Herbert Withers (1854 - 1914)
Walter Herbert Withers
1854 - 1914
Edward Morgan Forster (1879 - 1970)
Edward Morgan Forster
1879 - 1970
Auguste Pointelin (1839 - 1933)
Auguste Pointelin
1839 - 1933
Constant Troyon (1810 - 1865)
Constant Troyon
1810 - 1865
August Friedrich Rauscher (1754 - 1808)
August Friedrich Rauscher
1754 - 1808
Johann Geyer (1807 - 1875)
Johann Geyer
1807 - 1875
Alexei Stepanovich Stepanov (1858 - 1923)
Alexei Stepanovich Stepanov
1858 - 1923
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