Nikolai Nikolaevich Baskakov (1918 - 1993)

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Nikolai Nikolaevich Baskakov

Nikolai Nikolaevich Baskakov (Russian: Никола́й Никола́евич Баска́ков) was a Russian artist, prominent within the Soviet era's art scene. Born in Astrakhan in 1918, Baskakov was celebrated for his mastery in portraiture and his commitment to the Socialist Realism style, an artistic approach favored by the Soviet Union to propagate ideological values through a realistic depiction of everyday life.

Baskakov's contributions to art are not only marked by his technical prowess but also by his ability to capture the ethos of his time. His works often featured workers, collective farmers, and heroes of the Soviet Union, serving both as artistic and ideological tools. Among his notable works, the portraits of Lenin and other political figures stand out, showcasing his skill in depicting influential leaders with a combination of reverence and realism.

His legacy extends beyond his paintings, as Baskakov was also a respected teacher at the Repin Institute of Arts in Saint Petersburg, where he influenced a new generation of Russian artists. His works are preserved in prestigious galleries across Russia, including the Tretyakov Gallery and the Russian Museum, making them a significant part of Russian cultural heritage.

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Date and place of birt:8 may 1918, Astrakhan, Russia
Date and place of death:14 october 1993, St. Petersburg, Russia
Nationality:Russia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Genre painter, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Leningrad School
Genre:Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Realism, Soviet Impressionism

Creators Russia

Alexey Kuzmich Denisov-Uralsky (1864 - 1926)
Alexey Kuzmich Denisov-Uralsky
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Maria Marevna (1892 - 1984)
Maria Marevna
1892 - 1984
Nikolai Pavlovich Ryabushinsky (1877 - 1950)
Nikolai Pavlovich Ryabushinsky
1877 - 1950
Maria Alexeyevna Fedorova (1859 - 1934)
Maria Alexeyevna Fedorova
1859 - 1934
Petr Miturich (1887 - 1956)
Petr Miturich
1887 - 1956
Ivan Vasil'evich Sorokin (1922 - 2004)
Ivan Vasil'evich Sorokin
1922 - 2004
Irina Aleksandrovna Starzhenetskaya (1943)
Irina Aleksandrovna Starzhenetskaya
1943
Vladislav Isaakovich Ratner (1925 - 2002)
Vladislav Isaakovich Ratner
1925 - 2002
Pietro Antonio Rotari (1707 - 1762)
Pietro Antonio Rotari
1707 - 1762
Alexander Adolfovich Debler (1908 - 1981)
Alexander Adolfovich Debler
1908 - 1981
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin (1885 - 1953)
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin
1885 - 1953
Pavel Petrovich Chistyakov (1832 - 1919)
Pavel Petrovich Chistyakov
1832 - 1919
Dmitry Vladimirovich Gorlov (1899 - 1988)
Dmitry Vladimirovich Gorlov
1899 - 1988
Aleksandr Terent'evich Matveev (1878 - 1960)
Aleksandr Terent'evich Matveev
1878 - 1960
Fedot Vasil'evich Sychkov (1870 - 1958)
Fedot Vasil'evich Sychkov
1870 - 1958
Gury Filippovich Zakharov (1926 - 1994)
Gury Filippovich Zakharov
1926 - 1994

Creators Realism

Pavel Mikhailovich Kozhin (1904 - 1975)
Pavel Mikhailovich Kozhin
1904 - 1975
Gustav Adolf Landgrebe (1837 - 1899)
Gustav Adolf Landgrebe
1837 - 1899
Friedrich Eduard Eichens (1804 - 1877)
Friedrich Eduard Eichens
1804 - 1877
Silvio Poma (1840 - 1932)
Silvio Poma
1840 - 1932
Michael Borremans (1963)
Michael Borremans
1963
Walter Lazzaro (1914 - 1989)
Walter Lazzaro
1914 - 1989
Hans Angresius (1873 - 1959)
Hans Angresius
1873 - 1959
José María Velasco (1840 - 1912)
José María Velasco
1840 - 1912
Robert Alott (1850 - 1910)
Robert Alott
1850 - 1910
Edouard de Jans (1855 - 1919)
Edouard de Jans
1855 - 1919
Mikhail Grigorievich Bogatyryov (1924 - 1999)
Mikhail Grigorievich Bogatyryov
1924 - 1999
Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst (1868 - 1938)
Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst
1868 - 1938
Rimma Iosifovna Pantsekhovskaia (1928)
Rimma Iosifovna Pantsekhovskaia
1928
Maria Lübbes (1847 - 1939)
Maria Lübbes
1847 - 1939
Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff (1824 - 1882)
Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff
1824 - 1882
Jacques Guiaud (1810 - 1876)
Jacques Guiaud
1810 - 1876
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