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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Emmanuil Alexandrovich Dmitriev-Mamonov (1824 - 1884)
Emmanuil Alexandrovich Dmitriev-Mamonov
1824 - 1884
Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (1830 - 1897)
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1830 - 1897
Valery Nikolaevich Valran (1949)
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1949
Igor' Aleksandrovich Vulokh (1938 - 2012)
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André Aaron Bilis (1893 - 1971)
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Rostislav Ivanovich Vovkushevsky (1917 - 2000)
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Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets (1816 - 1846)
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Vladimir Fyodorovich Shtranikh (1888 - 1981)
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Vasily Pavlovich Borisenkov (1924 - 2020)
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Adolphe (Aizik) Féder (1886 - 1943)
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Aleksandr Ivanovich Morozov (1902 - 1997)
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Vasily Nikolayevich Baksheyev (1862 - 1958)
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Alexey Ilyich Tretyakov (1914 - 1963)
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Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
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Creators Realism

Carl Wuttke (1849 - 1927)
Carl Wuttke
1849 - 1927
Eugène Francois Fines (1826 - 1901)
Eugène Francois Fines
1826 - 1901
Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881 - 1954)
Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
1881 - 1954
Jozef Hendrik Neuhuys (1841 - 1889)
Jozef Hendrik Neuhuys
1841 - 1889
Gaston Henry Béthune (1856 - 1897)
Gaston Henry Béthune
1856 - 1897
Henri Gervex (1852 - 1929)
Henri Gervex
1852 - 1929
Gerard Houckgeest (1600 - 1661)
Gerard Houckgeest
1600 - 1661
Georg Wilhelm Issel (1785 - 1870)
Georg Wilhelm Issel
1785 - 1870
Johannes Bosboom (1817 - 1891)
Johannes Bosboom
1817 - 1891
Hermann Kaspar (1904 - 1986)
Hermann Kaspar
1904 - 1986
Albert Baertsoen (1866 - 1922)
Albert Baertsoen
1866 - 1922
David Ligare (1945)
David Ligare
1945
James Lawton Wingate (1846 - 1924)
James Lawton Wingate
1846 - 1924
Friedrich Adolph Arnold (1831 - 1862)
Friedrich Adolph Arnold
1831 - 1862
Karl Bodmer (1809 - 1893)
Karl Bodmer
1809 - 1893
Solomon Samsonovich Boim (1899 - 1978)
Solomon Samsonovich Boim
1899 - 1978
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