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

Lidia Ivanovna Charlemagne (1915 - 1963)
Lidia Ivanovna Charlemagne
1915 - 1963
Mitrofan Semyonovich Fedorov (1870 - 1942)
Mitrofan Semyonovich Fedorov
1870 - 1942
Vladimir Nikolaevich Aralov (1893 - 1972)
Vladimir Nikolaevich Aralov
1893 - 1972
Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin (1799 - 1837)
Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
1799 - 1837
Alek (Aleksandr Vladimirovich) Rapoport (1933 - 1997)
Alek (Aleksandr Vladimirovich) Rapoport
1933 - 1997
Nikolai Petrovich Chimona (1864 - 1929)
Nikolai Petrovich Chimona
1864 - 1929
Victor Kalinin (1946)
Victor Kalinin
1946
Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi (1842 - 1910)
Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi
1842 - 1910
Evgenia Vasilievna Baykova (1907 - 1997)
Evgenia Vasilievna Baykova
1907 - 1997
Vladimir Alexandrovich Kuzmin (1935 - 2021)
Vladimir Alexandrovich Kuzmin
1935 - 2021
Mikhail Alekseevich Kuzmin (1872 - 1936)
Mikhail Alekseevich Kuzmin
1872 - 1936
Alexander Mikhailovich Kishchenko (1933 - 1997)
Alexander Mikhailovich Kishchenko
1933 - 1997
Andrei Viktorovich Monastyrski (1949)
Andrei Viktorovich Monastyrski
1949
Nikolay Borisovich Terpsikhorov (1890 - 1960)
Nikolay Borisovich Terpsikhorov
1890 - 1960
Antonin Ivanovich Soungouroff (1894 - 1976)
Antonin Ivanovich Soungouroff
1894 - 1976
Sergey Vasilyevich Volkov (1956)
Sergey Vasilyevich Volkov
1956

Creators Impressionism

Horatio Walker (1858 - 1938)
Horatio Walker
1858 - 1938
Sylvain Sauvage (1888 - 1948)
Sylvain Sauvage
1888 - 1948
Arthur Kolnik (1890 - 1972)
Arthur Kolnik
1890 - 1972
Anton Müller-Wischin (1865 - 1949)
Anton Müller-Wischin
1865 - 1949
Eugène Carrière (1849 - 1906)
Eugène Carrière
1849 - 1906
Felix Kniest (1913 - 1985)
Felix Kniest
1913 - 1985
Eduard Moiseevich Puterbrot (1940 - 1993)
Eduard Moiseevich Puterbrot
1940 - 1993
Vladislav Pokhvalsky (1860 - 1924)
Vladislav Pokhvalsky
1860 - 1924
Osmar Schindler (1867 - 1927)
Osmar Schindler
1867 - 1927
Arthur Rimbaud (1854 - 1891)
Arthur Rimbaud
1854 - 1891
Nadezhda Savelyevna Voitinskaya (1886 - 1965)
Nadezhda Savelyevna Voitinskaya
1886 - 1965
Dora Koch-Stetter (1881 - 1968)
Dora Koch-Stetter
1881 - 1968
Robert Gwathmey (1903 - 1988)
Robert Gwathmey
1903 - 1988
Daniele Ranzoni (1843 - 1889)
Daniele Ranzoni
1843 - 1889
David Murray (1849 - 1933)
David Murray
1849 - 1933
Elisabeth Sonrel (1874 - 1953)
Elisabeth Sonrel
1874 - 1953