Maximilian Alexandrovich Voloshin (1877 - 1932)

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Maximilian Alexandrovich Voloshin

Maximilian Alexandrovich Voloshin (Russian: Максимилиа́н Алекса́ндрович Волошин) was a multifaceted Russian figure, known for his profound contributions as a poet, artist, literary critic, art historian, mystic, philosopher, and journalist. His work, deeply intertwined with the landscapes of Crimea and the ancient, complex terrains of Koktebel, reflects a geological, philosophical, and pantheistic precision, rather than geographical accuracy. Voloshin's watercolors of Crimean landscapes, notable for their lack of geographical precision but profound depth in geological and philosophical terms, are celebrated for capturing the essence of Crimea's natural beauty. His poetry and art, deeply influenced by symbolist movements, did not align with any single avant-garde art group, showcasing his unique stance as both an artist and a poet. Voloshin's life was a testament to his eccentricity and depth, filled with intellectual pursuits, extensive travels, and a commitment to community and humanism, particularly evident in his efforts during the tumultuous times of the Russian Civil War, where he sought to mediate between opposing factions​​​​​​.

Voloshin's contributions to Russian culture are significant, with his works offering insights into Russian history and philosophy. Despite periods of obscurity, particularly under Soviet rule, his legacy as a key figure of the Russian Silver Age endures, with his home in Koktebel now serving as a museum and a place of pilgrimage for many. His poetry, characterized by its philosophical depth and historical insight, has found resonance in modern times, not only within literary circles but also in music, with bands like Little Tragedies setting his poems to music​​.

For those interested in exploring the profound and visionary works of Maximilian Voloshin, his poetry and art continue to offer a window into the soul of Russian history and the natural beauty of Crimea. Collectors and experts in art and antiques might find the exploration of Voloshin's work both enriching and enlightening.

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Date and place of birt:28 may 1877, Kiev, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:11 august 1932, Koktebel, USSR
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Critic, Graphic artist, Interpreter, Painter, Poet
Art school / group:Cimmerian school, Mir iskusstva
Genre:Landscape painting, Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:Symbolism

Creators Russia

Constantin Terechkovitch (1902 - 1978)
Constantin Terechkovitch
1902 - 1978
Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets (1816 - 1846)
Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets
1816 - 1846
Valery Vladimirovich Androsov (1939)
Valery Vladimirovich Androsov
1939
Ruben Artyomovich Varshamov (1936 - 2000)
Ruben Artyomovich Varshamov
1936 - 2000
Franz Birbaum (1872 - 1947)
Franz Birbaum
1872 - 1947
Shuichiro Kinoshita (1896 - 1991)
Shuichiro Kinoshita
1896 - 1991
Lev Efimovich Kerbel' (1917 - 2003)
Lev Efimovich Kerbel'
1917 - 2003
Ignaty Ignatyevich Nivinsky (1881 - 1933)
Ignaty Ignatyevich Nivinsky
1881 - 1933
Nikolai Dmitrievich Dmitriev-Orenburgsky (1838 - 1898)
Nikolai Dmitrievich Dmitriev-Orenburgsky
1838 - 1898
Osip Markovich Lubitch (1896 - 1990)
Osip Markovich Lubitch
1896 - 1990
Viktor Dmitrievich Zamiraylo (1868 - 1939)
Viktor Dmitrievich Zamiraylo
1868 - 1939
Gennady Lvovich Rogozny (1948 - 2007)
Gennady Lvovich Rogozny
1948 - 2007
Victor Alexandrovich Otiev (1935 - 1999)
Victor Alexandrovich Otiev
1935 - 1999
Vyacheslav Mineevich Mariupolsky (1905 - 1986)
Vyacheslav Mineevich Mariupolsky
1905 - 1986
Lev Alexandrovich Uspensky (1928 - 2000)
Lev Alexandrovich Uspensky
1928 - 2000
Georgy Evlampievich Nikolsky (1906 - 1973)
Georgy Evlampievich Nikolsky
1906 - 1973

Creators Symbolism

Henri Fantin-Latour (1836 - 1904)
Henri Fantin-Latour
1836 - 1904
Ernest Cornélis Ary Renan (1857 - 1900)
Ernest Cornélis Ary Renan
1857 - 1900
Austin Osman Spare (1886 - 1956)
Austin Osman Spare
1886 - 1956
Caspar David Friedrich (1774 - 1840)
Caspar David Friedrich
1774 - 1840
Georg Kolbe (1877 - 1947)
Georg Kolbe
1877 - 1947
James Herbert MacNair (1868 - 1955)
James Herbert MacNair
1868 - 1955
Maximilian Lenz (1860 - 1948)
Maximilian Lenz
1860 - 1948
Aleksandr Evgenevich Iakovlev (1887 - 1938)
Aleksandr Evgenevich Iakovlev
1887 - 1938
Konstantin Fyodorovich Bogaevsky (1872 - 1943)
Konstantin Fyodorovich Bogaevsky
1872 - 1943
Montserrat Gudiol (1933 - 2015)
Montserrat Gudiol
1933 - 2015
Joep Nicolas (1897 - 1972)
Joep Nicolas
1897 - 1972
Henry Fuseli (1741 - 1825)
Henry Fuseli
1741 - 1825
Mary Shelley (1797 - 1851)
Mary Shelley
1797 - 1851
Alfred Cubin (1877 - 1959)
Alfred Cubin
1877 - 1959
Emily Mae Smith (1979)
Emily Mae Smith
1979
Kristjan Raud (1865 - 1943)
Kristjan Raud
1865 - 1943