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

Alexandr Vasilievich Kharitonov (1932 - 1993)
Alexandr Vasilievich Kharitonov
1932 - 1993
Mikhail Andreevich Kopylkov (1946)
Mikhail Andreevich Kopylkov
1946
Osip Markovich Lubitch (1896 - 1990)
Osip Markovich Lubitch
1896 - 1990
Pavel Vasilievich Malkov (1900 - 1953)
Pavel Vasilievich Malkov
1900 - 1953
Jean Peské (1870 - 1949)
Jean Peské
1870 - 1949
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Kiselev (1838 - 1911)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Kiselev
1838 - 1911
Nikolay Vasil'evich Kuz'min (1890 - 1987)
Nikolay Vasil'evich Kuz'min
1890 - 1987
Romuald Chojnacki (1818 - 1885)
Romuald Chojnacki
1818 - 1885
Abram Markovich Efros (1888 - 1954)
Abram Markovich Efros
1888 - 1954
Georgy Grigoryevich Nissky (1903 - 1987)
Georgy Grigoryevich Nissky
1903 - 1987
Mikhail Markianovich Germashev (1867 - 1930)
Mikhail Markianovich Germashev
1867 - 1930
Gleb Borisovich Smirnov (1908 - 1981)
Gleb Borisovich Smirnov
1908 - 1981
Leon Shulman Gaspard (1882 - 1964)
Leon Shulman Gaspard
1882 - 1964
Ivan Osipovich Dudin (1867 - 1924)
Ivan Osipovich Dudin
1867 - 1924
Isaac Soyer (1902 - 1981)
Isaac Soyer
1902 - 1981
George Ivanovich Narbut (1886 - 1920)
George Ivanovich Narbut
1886 - 1920

Creators Avant-garde

Ilka Gedő (1921 - 1985)
Ilka Gedő
1921 - 1985
Otti Berger (1898 - 1944)
Otti Berger
1898 - 1944
Jean-Pierre Cassigneul (1935)
Jean-Pierre Cassigneul
1935
Johann Hauser (1926 - 1996)
Johann Hauser
1926 - 1996
Franco Costalonga (1933 - 2019)
Franco Costalonga
1933 - 2019
Arthur Beecher Carles (1882 - 1952)
Arthur Beecher Carles
1882 - 1952
Georges Gimel (1898 - 1962)
Georges Gimel
1898 - 1962
Ammi Phillips (1788 - 1865)
Ammi Phillips
1788 - 1865
Elena Mikhailovna Bebutova (1892 - 1970)
Elena Mikhailovna Bebutova
1892 - 1970
Lev Alexandrovich Judin (1903 - 1941)
Lev Alexandrovich Judin
1903 - 1941
Shalom Moskovitz (1887 - 1980)
Shalom Moskovitz
1887 - 1980
Ibrahim Hussein (1936 - 2009)
Ibrahim Hussein
1936 - 2009
Teo Otto (1904 - 1968)
Teo Otto
1904 - 1968
 Helene Schjerfbeckin (1862 - 1946)
Helene Schjerfbeckin
1862 - 1946
Helmuth Macke (1891 - 1936)
Helmuth Macke
1891 - 1936
Genesis Tramaine (1983)
Genesis Tramaine
1983
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