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

Tahir Salahov (1928 - 2021)
Tahir Salahov
1928 - 2021
Sergei Alexandrovich Anufriev (1964)
Sergei Alexandrovich Anufriev
1964
Romuald Chojnacki (1818 - 1885)
Romuald Chojnacki
1818 - 1885
Aleksandr Terent'evich Matveev (1878 - 1960)
Aleksandr Terent'evich Matveev
1878 - 1960
Alexander Alexandrovich Sakharov (1856 - 1914)
Alexander Alexandrovich Sakharov
1856 - 1914
Maria Dmitreyevna Raevskaia-Ivanova (1840 - 1912)
Maria Dmitreyevna Raevskaia-Ivanova
1840 - 1912
Herman Moiseyevich Gold (1933)
Herman Moiseyevich Gold
1933
Konstantin Aleksandrovich Vyalov (1900 - 1976)
Konstantin Aleksandrovich Vyalov
1900 - 1976
Nina Nikolaevna Vatolina (1915 - 2002)
Nina Nikolaevna Vatolina
1915 - 2002
Georg Gsell (1673 - 1740)
Georg Gsell
1673 - 1740
Naum Gabo (1890 - 1977)
Naum Gabo
1890 - 1977
Adolf Izrailevich Milman (1886 - 1930)
Adolf Izrailevich Milman
1886 - 1930
Issa Abasovich Barkhanoev (1949 - 2002)
Issa Abasovich Barkhanoev
1949 - 2002
Ksenia Nikolaevna Uspenskaya (1922 - 2019)
Ksenia Nikolaevna Uspenskaya
1922 - 2019
Yermolai Ivanovich Esakov (1790 - 1840)
Yermolai Ivanovich Esakov
1790 - 1840
Vilyo Johannes Koyo (1891 - 1966)
Vilyo Johannes Koyo
1891 - 1966

Creators Avant-garde

Gabriele Daube (1901 - 1988)
Gabriele Daube
1901 - 1988
Franz Kamlander (1920 - 1999)
Franz Kamlander
1920 - 1999
Hugo Robus (1885 - 1964)
Hugo Robus
1885 - 1964
Nicolai Cikovsky (1894 - 1987)
Nicolai Cikovsky
1894 - 1987
Antonín Kybal (1901 - 1971)
Antonín Kybal
1901 - 1971
Wolfgang G. Bühler (1957)
Wolfgang G. Bühler
1957
 Coghuf (1905 - 1976)
Coghuf
1905 - 1976
Amade Bart (1899 - 1926)
Amade Bart
1899 - 1926
Aloys Wein (1907 - 1998)
Aloys Wein
1907 - 1998
Alban Berg (1885 - 1935)
Alban Berg
1885 - 1935
Katherine Bernhardt (1975)
Katherine Bernhardt
1975
Franz Bronstert (1895 - 1967)
Franz Bronstert
1895 - 1967
Yuri Berngardovich Kafengauz (1929 - 2008)
Yuri Berngardovich Kafengauz
1929 - 2008
Willi Sitte (1921 - 2013)
Willi Sitte
1921 - 2013
Anton Räderscheidt (1892 - 1970)
Anton Räderscheidt
1892 - 1970
Otto Flath (1906 - 1987)
Otto Flath
1906 - 1987
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