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

Mikhail Davidovich Natarevich (1907 - 1979)
Mikhail Davidovich Natarevich
1907 - 1979
Konstantin Ivanovich Khoroshevich (1927 - 2013)
Konstantin Ivanovich Khoroshevich
1927 - 2013
William Auerbach-Levy (1889 - 1964)
William Auerbach-Levy
1889 - 1964
Yehuda Pen (1854 - 1937)
Yehuda Pen
1854 - 1937
Ivan Osipovich Akhremchik (1903 - 1971)
Ivan Osipovich Akhremchik
1903 - 1971
Casimir Stabrovsky (1869 - 1929)
Casimir Stabrovsky
1869 - 1929
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski (1833 - 1900)
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski
1833 - 1900
Leon Bakst (1866 - 1924)
Leon Bakst
1866 - 1924
Vladimir Ivanovich Akulov (1954)
Vladimir Ivanovich Akulov
1954
Rostislav Ivanovich Vovkushevsky (1917 - 2000)
Rostislav Ivanovich Vovkushevsky
1917 - 2000
Illarion Nikolaevich Pleschinsky (1892 - 1961)
Illarion Nikolaevich Pleschinsky
1892 - 1961
Alexander Petrovich Mozolev (1910 - 1970)
Alexander Petrovich Mozolev
1910 - 1970
Valerian Dmitrievich Dvorakovsky (1904 - 1979)
Valerian Dmitrievich Dvorakovsky
1904 - 1979
Peter Blume (1906 - 1992)
Peter Blume
1906 - 1992
Jan Damel (1780 - 1840)
Jan Damel
1780 - 1840
Zair Isaakovich Azgur (1908 - 1995)
Zair Isaakovich Azgur
1908 - 1995

Creators Contemporary art

Karl Heinz Droste (1931 - 2005)
Karl Heinz Droste
1931 - 2005
Piero Lissoni (1956)
Piero Lissoni
1956
Hans-Ulrich Buchwald (1925 - 2009)
Hans-Ulrich Buchwald
1925 - 2009
Dmitry Stakhievich Moor (1883 - 1946)
Dmitry Stakhievich Moor
1883 - 1946
David John Nash (1945)
David John Nash
1945
Ulrike Turin (1944 - 2013)
Ulrike Turin
1944 - 2013
Nick Evans (1976)
Nick Evans
1976
Angela Bulloch (1966)
Angela Bulloch
1966
Richard Mortensen (1910 - 1993)
Richard Mortensen
1910 - 1993
Phyllida Barlow (1944)
Phyllida Barlow
1944
Vasilii Porfirevich Timorev (1870 - 1942)
Vasilii Porfirevich Timorev
1870 - 1942
Loretta Lux (1969)
Loretta Lux
1969
Ilya Trofimovich Bogdesko (1923 - 2010)
Ilya Trofimovich Bogdesko
1923 - 2010
Anatolii Aleksandrovich Kiselev (1929 - 2017)
Anatolii Aleksandrovich Kiselev
1929 - 2017
Michael Irmer (1955 - 1996)
Michael Irmer
1955 - 1996
Karl-Ulrich Nuss (1943)
Karl-Ulrich Nuss
1943
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