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

Valerii Koshliakov (1962)
Valerii Koshliakov
1962
Irina Aleksandrovna Starzhenetskaya (1943)
Irina Aleksandrovna Starzhenetskaya
1943
Antonio Canoppi (1769 - 1832)
Antonio Canoppi
1769 - 1832
Gіuseppe Valeriani (1708 - 1762)
Gіuseppe Valeriani
1708 - 1762
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid (1783 - 1844)
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid
1783 - 1844
Oleg Vladimirovich Vassiliev (1931 - 2013)
Oleg Vladimirovich Vassiliev
1931 - 2013
Edward Pawłowicz (1825 - 1909)
Edward Pawłowicz
1825 - 1909
Dmitry Mikhailovich Krasnopevtsev (1925 - 1995)
Dmitry Mikhailovich Krasnopevtsev
1925 - 1995
Boris Vasilievich Bessonov (1862 - 1934)
Boris Vasilievich Bessonov
1862 - 1934
Nelli Nikolaevna Sazhina (1938 - 1996)
Nelli Nikolaevna Sazhina
1938 - 1996
Galina Andreyevna Sokolova (1919 - 2012)
Galina Andreyevna Sokolova
1919 - 2012
Alexis Paul Arapoff (1905 - 1948)
Alexis Paul Arapoff
1905 - 1948
Fyodor Pavlovich Reshetnikov (1906 - 1988)
Fyodor Pavlovich Reshetnikov
1906 - 1988
Inna Solomonovna Olevskaya (1940 - 2021)
Inna Solomonovna Olevskaya
1940 - 2021
Nadezhda Savelyevna Voitinskaya (1886 - 1965)
Nadezhda Savelyevna Voitinskaya
1886 - 1965
Manuel Khristoforovich Alajalov (1862 - 1934)
Manuel Khristoforovich Alajalov
1862 - 1934

Creators Avant-garde

Aleksandra Vasilevna Shchekatikhina-Pototskaia (1892 - 1967)
Aleksandra Vasilevna Shchekatikhina-Pototskaia
1892 - 1967
Tyeb (Tayyabb) Mehta (1925 - 2009)
Tyeb (Tayyabb) Mehta
1925 - 2009
George Keyt (1901 - 1993)
George Keyt
1901 - 1993
Heinrich Wildemann (1904 - 1964)
Heinrich Wildemann
1904 - 1964
Rita Kernn-Larsen (1904 - 1998)
Rita Kernn-Larsen
1904 - 1998
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff
1889 - 1967
Cildo Meireles (1948)
Cildo Meireles
1948
Anna Ghadaban (1944)
Anna Ghadaban
1944
Kōshirō Onchi (1891 - 1955)
Kōshirō Onchi
1891 - 1955
Heinrich Emil Adametz (1884 - 1971)
Heinrich Emil Adametz
1884 - 1971
Boris Mendelevich Rapoport (1939 - 2004)
Boris Mendelevich Rapoport
1939 - 2004
Carel Victor Morlais Weight (1908 - 1997)
Carel Victor Morlais Weight
1908 - 1997
Iurii Borisovich Ganrio (1921 - 1982)
Iurii Borisovich Ganrio
1921 - 1982
Jacques Villon (1875 - 1963)
Jacques Villon
1875 - 1963
Ernest Rudolfovich Kontratovich (1912 - 2009)
Ernest Rudolfovich Kontratovich
1912 - 2009
Iurii Borisovich Zolotov (1948 - 2010)
Iurii Borisovich Zolotov
1948 - 2010
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