Nikolai Nikolaevich Sapunov (1880 - 1912)

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Nikolai Nikolaevich Sapunov

Nikolai Nikolaevich Sapunov (Russian: Николай Николаевич Сапунов) was a distinguished painter of the Russian Empire, celebrated for his contributions to the Symbolist movement. Born in Moscow in 1880, Sapunov honed his artistic skills at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture under the guidance of notable figures like Isaac Levitan, and at the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. His artistic journey led him to design sets for the Bolshoi Theatre, the Moscow Art Theatre, and to collaborate with innovative directors like Meyerhold. Sapunov's still lifes, particularly those featuring flowers and china, stand among his best-known works. Tragically, his life was cut short at the age of 32 in a boating accident in Terioki, Finland, now known as Zelenogorsk​​.

Sapunov's legacy is anchored in his role as a key set designer in Russian theater, and his affiliation with influential art associations like the Moscow Association of Artists and the Blue Rose group. His art, characterized by emotional depth and a unique color palette, delves into themes of theatricality, festivities, and the ethereal world of still lifes, making him one of the early 20th century's most original Russian artists. A notable piece, "Peonies" (1907), exemplifies his mastery of color and form, earning a place in prestigious collections and exhibitions​​​​.

For collectors and art enthusiasts keen on exploring Sapunov's visionary world, his contributions to Russian Symbolism and his innovative set designs mark him as a figure of historical and aesthetic significance. His works not only captivate viewers with their beauty but also serve as a gateway to the cultural and artistic dialogues of his time. Rediscovered in recent years, Sapunov's oeuvre continues to enchant and inspire, embodying the spirit of an era marked by experimentation and the search for new artistic expressions​​.

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Date and place of birt:29 december 1880, Moscow, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:14 june 1912, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, Finland, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Painter, Scenographer
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva, Moscow Association of Artists
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Impressionism, Symbolism

Creators Russia

Carl Johann Lemoch (1841 - 1910)
Carl Johann Lemoch
1841 - 1910
Vladimir Afanasyevich Ovchinnikov (1941 - 2015)
Vladimir Afanasyevich Ovchinnikov
1941 - 2015
Filipp Andreevich Malyavin (1869 - 1940)
Filipp Andreevich Malyavin
1869 - 1940
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff
1889 - 1967
Vasily Vasilievich Vereshchagin (1842 - 1904)
Vasily Vasilievich Vereshchagin
1842 - 1904
Alek (Aleksandr Vladimirovich) Rapoport (1933 - 1997)
Alek (Aleksandr Vladimirovich) Rapoport
1933 - 1997
Mario Botta (1943)
Mario Botta
1943
Alla (Alisa) Ivanovna Poret (1902 - 1984)
Alla (Alisa) Ivanovna Poret
1902 - 1984
Oleg Yuryevich Yakhnin (1945)
Oleg Yuryevich Yakhnin
1945
Ekaterina Karlovna Neimaer-Dedusenko (1897 - 1976)
Ekaterina Karlovna Neimaer-Dedusenko
1897 - 1976
Alexander Tikhonovich Pushnin (1921 - 1991)
Alexander Tikhonovich Pushnin
1921 - 1991
Viktor Grigorievich Puzyrkov (1918 - 1999)
Viktor Grigorievich Puzyrkov
1918 - 1999
Anatoly Mefodyevich Mosychuk (1942 - 2013)
Anatoly Mefodyevich Mosychuk
1942 - 2013
Aleksei Alekseevich Kharlamov (1840 - 1925)
Aleksei Alekseevich Kharlamov
1840 - 1925
Mania Mavro (1889 - 1969)
Mania Mavro
1889 - 1969
Ekaterina Zacharova (1968)
Ekaterina Zacharova
1968

Creators Impressionism

Franz Langeveld (1877 - 1939)
Franz Langeveld
1877 - 1939
Donald Stanley Vogel (1917 - 2004)
Donald Stanley Vogel
1917 - 2004
Francis Picabia (1879 - 1953)
Francis Picabia
1879 - 1953
William Holman Hunt (1827 - 1910)
William Holman Hunt
1827 - 1910
Adolf Scharfschwerdt (1874 - 1960)
Adolf Scharfschwerdt
1874 - 1960
Alfred William Rich (1856 - 1921)
Alfred William Rich
1856 - 1921
Oskar Zwintscher (1870 - 1916)
Oskar Zwintscher
1870 - 1916
Anton Nissen (1866 - 1934)
Anton Nissen
1866 - 1934
Zef Kolombi (1907 - 1949)
Zef Kolombi
1907 - 1949
Laslo Mednyansky (1852 - 1919)
Laslo Mednyansky
1852 - 1919
Giovanni Guarlotti (1869 - 1954)
Giovanni Guarlotti
1869 - 1954
Beppe Ciardi (1875 - 1932)
Beppe Ciardi
1875 - 1932
Francisco Jimeno (1858 - 1927)
Francisco Jimeno
1858 - 1927
Charles Lapostolet (1824 - 1890)
Charles Lapostolet
1824 - 1890
Jacques Prevert (1900 - 1977)
Jacques Prevert
1900 - 1977
Julius Kurz (1872 - 1946)
Julius Kurz
1872 - 1946