Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova (1881 - 1962)

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Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova

Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova (Russian: Ната́лья Серге́евна Гончаро́ва) was a pivotal Russian avant-garde artist, painter, costume designer, writer, illustrator, and set designer, celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to several art movements including Rayonism, Futurism, and Cubism. Born in Russia in 1881, Goncharova's artistic journey was marked by her vibrant exploration of Eastern and Western traditions, making her a leading figure in Russian modernism before she relocated to Paris in 1921, where she continued her artistic endeavors until her death in 1962​​​​.

Goncharova's work was distinguished by her engagement with the avant-garde, notably through her involvement with movements and groups such as Jack of Diamonds, Donkey's Tail, and Der Blaue Reiter. Her innovative approach blended Primitivism with Russian folk art (luboks), iconography, and modern European styles, making her work highly influential and controversial in its time. For instance, her series "Mystical Images of War" showcased her unique method of merging contemporary events with traditional forms​​​​.

Her later years in Paris were characterized by a continued pursuit of innovation, as evidenced by her designs for ballet costumes and sets, further cementing her legacy in the art world. Goncharova's collaborations with notable figures such as her partner Mikhail Larionov and her contributions to the Ballets Russes highlight her versatile talent and enduring influence on both Russian and French avant-garde art scenes​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Goncharova's work offers a rich exploration of avant-garde movements and the blending of cultural traditions. Her bold experimentation and pioneering spirit make her pieces highly sought after in the art community.

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Date and place of birt:3 july 1881, Ладыжино, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:17 october 1962, Paris, France
Nationality:Russia, France
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Graphic artist, Painter, Scenographer
Art school / group:Knave of Diamonds, Moscow Association of Artists
Genre:Animalistic, Genre art, Portrait, Religious genre, Self-portrait
Art style:Cubism, Expressionism, Primitivism, Rayonism, Avant-garde, Fauvism

Creators Russia

Boris Mikhailovich Lavrenko (1920 - 2001)
Boris Mikhailovich Lavrenko
1920 - 2001
Vasily Vasiliyevich Kamensky (1884 - 1961)
Vasily Vasiliyevich Kamensky
1884 - 1961
Karel Brož (1836 - 1901)
Karel Brož
1836 - 1901
Lidia Ivanovna Arionescu-Baillayre (1880 - 1923)
Lidia Ivanovna Arionescu-Baillayre
1880 - 1923
Gevork Vartanovich Kotyants (1909 - 1996)
Gevork Vartanovich Kotyants
1909 - 1996
Galina Andreyevna Sokolova (1919 - 2012)
Galina Andreyevna Sokolova
1919 - 2012
Johann Friedrich Grooth (1717 - 1801)
Johann Friedrich Grooth
1717 - 1801
Ekaterina (Katarzyna) Nikolaevna Kobro (1898 - 1951)
Ekaterina (Katarzyna) Nikolaevna Kobro
1898 - 1951
Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich (1908 - 1974)
Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich
1908 - 1974
Gleb Sergeevich Bogomolov (1933 - 2016)
Gleb Sergeevich Bogomolov
1933 - 2016
Azat Khaizovich Galimov (1958)
Azat Khaizovich Galimov
1958
Sergei Efimovich Zakharov (1900 - 1993)
Sergei Efimovich Zakharov
1900 - 1993
Igor Oleinikov (1968)
Igor Oleinikov
1968
Sergey Nikolaevich Andryaka (1958)
Sergey Nikolaevich Andryaka
1958
Zinaida Yevgenyevna Serebriakova (1884 - 1967)
Zinaida Yevgenyevna Serebriakova
1884 - 1967
Vera Rockline (1896 - 1934)
Vera Rockline
1896 - 1934

Creators Avant-garde

Hans Breinlinger (1888 - 1963)
Hans Breinlinger
1888 - 1963
Curt Beckmann (1901 - 1970)
Curt Beckmann
1901 - 1970
Bimal Dasgupta (1917 - 1995)
Bimal Dasgupta
1917 - 1995
Bernd Schwarzer (1954)
Bernd Schwarzer
1954
Nicole Eisenman (1965)
Nicole Eisenman
1965
Ida O'Keeffe (1889 - 1961)
Ida O'Keeffe
1889 - 1961
Mary Tillman Smith (1905 - 1995)
Mary Tillman Smith
1905 - 1995
André Masson (1896 - 1987)
André Masson
1896 - 1987
Alfred Cubin (1877 - 1959)
Alfred Cubin
1877 - 1959
Francisco Iturrino González (1864 - 1924)
Francisco Iturrino González
1864 - 1924
Alexander Ivanovich Rodin (1947 - 2022)
Alexander Ivanovich Rodin
1947 - 2022
Jan Sluijters (1881 - 1957)
Jan Sluijters
1881 - 1957
Ekaterina Ivanovna Medvedeva (1937)
Ekaterina Ivanovna Medvedeva
1937
Rita Kernn-Larsen (1904 - 1998)
Rita Kernn-Larsen
1904 - 1998
Helen Bradley (1900 - 1979)
Helen Bradley
1900 - 1979
Alexey Vasilievich Kamensky (1927 - 2014)
Alexey Vasilievich Kamensky
1927 - 2014