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

Mikhail Vrubel (1856 - 1910)
Mikhail Vrubel
1856 - 1910
Georgy Iosifovich Rublev (1902 - 1975)
Georgy Iosifovich Rublev
1902 - 1975
Vitol'd Kaetanovich Byalynitsky-Birulya (1872 - 1957)
Vitol'd Kaetanovich Byalynitsky-Birulya
1872 - 1957
Leonid Gershovich Krivitsky (1932 - 2015)
Leonid Gershovich Krivitsky
1932 - 2015
Johan Victor Aarne (1863 - 1934)
Johan Victor Aarne
1863 - 1934
Nelli Nikolaevna Sazhina (1938 - 1996)
Nelli Nikolaevna Sazhina
1938 - 1996
Alexander Nikolaevich Samokhvalov (1894 - 1971)
Alexander Nikolaevich Samokhvalov
1894 - 1971
Yehuda Pen (1854 - 1937)
Yehuda Pen
1854 - 1937
Vasily Nikitovich Zachinyaev (1915 - 2008)
Vasily Nikitovich Zachinyaev
1915 - 2008
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski (1833 - 1900)
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski
1833 - 1900
Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich (1908 - 1974)
Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich
1908 - 1974
Jozef Tchaikovsky (1872 - 1947)
Jozef Tchaikovsky
1872 - 1947
Nikolai Pavlovich Akimov (1901 - 1968)
Nikolai Pavlovich Akimov
1901 - 1968
Nikolai Nikolaevich Storozhevsky (1864 - 1930)
Nikolai Nikolaevich Storozhevsky
1864 - 1930
Valery Vsevolodovich Kapterev (1900 - 1981)
Valery Vsevolodovich Kapterev
1900 - 1981
Viktor Borisovich Elkonin (1910 - 1994)
Viktor Borisovich Elkonin
1910 - 1994

Creators Avant-garde

Mikhail Fedorovich Andrienko-Nechytailo (1894 - 1982)
Mikhail Fedorovich Andrienko-Nechytailo
1894 - 1982
Alvar Caven (1886 - 1935)
Alvar Caven
1886 - 1935
Tamara de Lempicka (1898 - 1980)
Tamara de Lempicka
1898 - 1980
Luigi Russolo (1885 - 1947)
Luigi Russolo
1885 - 1947
Hans Baluschek (1870 - 1935)
Hans Baluschek
1870 - 1935
Walter Jonas (1910 - 1979)
Walter Jonas
1910 - 1979
Antonín Kybal (1901 - 1971)
Antonín Kybal
1901 - 1971
Roy De Maistre (1894 - 1968)
Roy De Maistre
1894 - 1968
Fyodor (Theodore) Igorevich Stravinsky (Strawinsky) (1907 - 1989)
Fyodor (Theodore) Igorevich Stravinsky (Strawinsky)
1907 - 1989
Ina Lindemann (1950)
Ina Lindemann
1950
Charlotte Wankel (1888 - 1969)
Charlotte Wankel
1888 - 1969
Zhou Chunya (1955)
Zhou Chunya
1955
Jindrich Stirsky (1899 - 1942)
Jindrich Stirsky
1899 - 1942
Mihail Mikhailovich Chemiakin (1943)
Mihail Mikhailovich Chemiakin
1943
Amfian (Nikolay Nikolaevich) Reshetov (Baryutin) (1889 - 1960)
Amfian (Nikolay Nikolaevich) Reshetov (Baryutin)
1889 - 1960
Francis Newton Souza (1924 - 2002)
Francis Newton Souza
1924 - 2002
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