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

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Yermolai Dementievich Kamezhenkov (1760 - 1818)
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Anatoly Vladimirovich Treskin (1905 - 1986)
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Creators Impressionism

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Jim Shaw (1952)
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1952
Ștefan Dimitrescu (1886 - 1933)
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1886 - 1933
Sergey Vasilyevich Volkov (1956)
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1956
Rudolf Wimmer (1849 - 1915)
Rudolf Wimmer
1849 - 1915
Pyotr Petrovich Gosławski (1871 - 1919)
Pyotr Petrovich Gosławski
1871 - 1919
Eugène Deshayes (1862 - 1939)
Eugène Deshayes
1862 - 1939
Ernst Kolbe (1876 - 1945)
Ernst Kolbe
1876 - 1945
Edmond-Eugène Valton (1836 - 1910)
Edmond-Eugène Valton
1836 - 1910
Enella Benedict (1858 - 1942)
Enella Benedict
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William Blake (1757 - 1827)
William Blake
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Émile Friant (1863 - 1932)
Émile Friant
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Alfred Wiegmann (1886 - 1973)
Alfred Wiegmann
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Wilhelm Schreuer (1866 - 1933)
Wilhelm Schreuer
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Carl Mediz (1868 - 1945)
Carl Mediz
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Gaston Roullet (1847 - 1925)
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