Mikhail Andreyevich Savitsky (1922 - 2010)

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Mikhail Andreyevich Savitsky

Mikhail Andreyevich Savitsky (Russian: Михаил Андреевич Савицкий) was a Belarusian painter, born on February 18, 1922. His experiences in World War II, where he fought and was imprisoned, deeply influenced his artistic work, leading him to focus on themes of war, struggle, and the human spirit. Savitsky's education in art began after his military service; he graduated from Minsk Art College in 1951 and the Moscow Art Institute of Surikov in 1957. He dedicated much of his life to his craft, becoming a significant figure in Belarusian and Soviet art.

Savitsky is renowned for his powerful depictions of war and its impact on Belarus and its people. His works such as “Partisan Madonna” (1967) and “Leaving in the Night” (1980) are celebrated for their emotional depth and artistic mastery. “Partisan Madonna,” for instance, is viewed as a symbol of Belarusian defense during World War II, portraying a peasant mother as a figure of resilience and protection. On the other hand, “Leaving in the Night” explores the themes of sacrifice and maternal strength during times of conflict, representing the broader struggles faced by Belarus during the war.

Throughout his career, Savitsky received numerous accolades, including the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1978 and the Hero of Belarus award in 2006. His works are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity and are housed in various museums and galleries, notably the Minsk State Art Museum and the Gallery of Savitsky in Minsk​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Savitsky's oeuvre offers a profound insight into the Soviet and Belarusian artistic narrative, underlined by historical events and personal resilience. His legacy continues to inspire and resonate, providing a window into the experiences that shaped a significant era in Belarusian history.

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Date and place of birt:18 february 1922, Звенячи, USSR
Date and place of death:8 november 2010, Minsk, Byelorussia
Nationality:Byelorussia, USSR
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Painter
Genre:Allegory, Genre art, History painting, Portrait
Art style:Socialist realism, Contemporary art

Creators Byelorussia

Aleksandr Emmanuilovich Belenson (1890 - 1949)
Aleksandr Emmanuilovich Belenson
1890 - 1949
Grigory Yefimovich Gluckmann (1898 - 1973)
Grigory Yefimovich Gluckmann
1898 - 1973
Meer Moiseevich Akselrod (1902 - 1970)
Meer Moiseevich Akselrod
1902 - 1970
Carl Jutz II (1873 - 1915)
Carl Jutz II
1873 - 1915
Ivan Fomich Khrutsky (1810 - 1885)
Ivan Fomich Khrutsky
1810 - 1885
Stanislav Yulianovich Zhukovsky (1873 - 1944)
Stanislav Yulianovich Zhukovsky
1873 - 1944
Samuil Yakovlevich Adlivankin (1897 - 1966)
Samuil Yakovlevich Adlivankin
1897 - 1966
Vitaly Konstantinovich Tsvirko (1913 - 1993)
Vitaly Konstantinovich Tsvirko
1913 - 1993
Sergey Konstantinovich Zaryanko (1818 - 1871)
Sergey Konstantinovich Zaryanko
1818 - 1871
Robert Efimovich Landarsky (1936)
Robert Efimovich Landarsky
1936
Peter Blume (1906 - 1992)
Peter Blume
1906 - 1992
Zair Isaakovich Azgur (1908 - 1995)
Zair Isaakovich Azgur
1908 - 1995
Yakov Andreevich Golubev (1913 - 1973)
Yakov Andreevich Golubev
1913 - 1973
Mikhail Petrovich Staniouta (1881 - 1974)
Mikhail Petrovich Staniouta
1881 - 1974
Isaak Yakovlevich Itkind (1871 - 1969)
Isaak Yakovlevich Itkind
1871 - 1969
Yehuda Pen (1854 - 1937)
Yehuda Pen
1854 - 1937

Creators Contemporary art

Virginia Berresford (1904 - 1995)
Virginia Berresford
1904 - 1995
Avery Singer (1987)
Avery Singer
1987
Hua Rong Zheng (1970)
Hua Rong Zheng
1970
Lari Pittman (1952)
Lari Pittman
1952
Derick Pobell (1960 - 2014)
Derick Pobell
1960 - 2014
Lev Serafimovich Kotlyarov (1925 - 2007)
Lev Serafimovich Kotlyarov
1925 - 2007
Toyozo Arakawa (1894 - 1985)
Toyozo Arakawa
1894 - 1985
Aleksandra Mir (1967)
Aleksandra Mir
1967
Dietmar Lemcke (1930 - 2020)
Dietmar Lemcke
1930 - 2020
Astrid Klein (1951)
Astrid Klein
1951
Alexey Petrovich Pochtennyj (1895 - 1942)
Alexey Petrovich Pochtennyj
1895 - 1942
Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen (1893 - 1979)
Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen
1893 - 1979
Stuart Farmery (1953)
Stuart Farmery
1953
Carl Andre (1935 - 2024)
Carl Andre
1935 - 2024
Miklos Gaál (1974)
Miklos Gaál
1974
Aldo Mondino (1938 - 2005)
Aldo Mondino
1938 - 2005
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