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

Konstantin Ivanovich Finogenov (1902 - 1989)
Konstantin Ivanovich Finogenov
1902 - 1989
Gleb Sergeevich Bogomolov (1933 - 2016)
Gleb Sergeevich Bogomolov
1933 - 2016
Leonid Konstantinovich Borisov (1943 - 2013)
Leonid Konstantinovich Borisov
1943 - 2013
Boris Yakovlevich Maluev (1929 - 1990)
Boris Yakovlevich Maluev
1929 - 1990
André-Jean Le Brun (Lebrun) (1737 - 1811)
André-Jean Le Brun (Lebrun)
1737 - 1811
Lidia Ivanovna Arionescu-Baillayre (1880 - 1923)
Lidia Ivanovna Arionescu-Baillayre
1880 - 1923
Boris Vsevolodovich Ignatovich (1899 - 1976)
Boris Vsevolodovich Ignatovich
1899 - 1976
Lev Grigorievich Brodaty (1889 - 1954)
Lev Grigorievich Brodaty
1889 - 1954
Gury Filippovich Zakharov (1926 - 1994)
Gury Filippovich Zakharov
1926 - 1994
Georgy Georgievich Ryazhsky (1895 - 1952)
Georgy Georgievich Ryazhsky
1895 - 1952
Aleksey Eremeevich Karev (1879 - 1942)
Aleksey Eremeevich Karev
1879 - 1942
Mikhail Ivanovich Terebenyov (1795 - 1864)
Mikhail Ivanovich Terebenyov
1795 - 1864
Vasily Kozmich Shebuev (1777 - 1855)
Vasily Kozmich Shebuev
1777 - 1855
Isaac Ilyich Levitan (1860 - 1900)
Isaac Ilyich Levitan
1860 - 1900
Karl Ivanovich Rabus (1800 - 1857)
Karl Ivanovich Rabus
1800 - 1857
Mikhail Osipovich Mikeshin (1835 - 1896)
Mikhail Osipovich Mikeshin
1835 - 1896

Creators Impressionism

Norman Wilkinson (1878 - 1971)
Norman Wilkinson
1878 - 1971
Friedrich August von Kaulbach (1850 - 1920)
Friedrich August von Kaulbach
1850 - 1920
Heinrich Rasch (1840 - 1913)
Heinrich Rasch
1840 - 1913
Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874 - 1939)
Frederick Carl Frieseke
1874 - 1939
Henri Gaston Darien (1864 - 1926)
Henri Gaston Darien
1864 - 1926
Sylvain Sauvage (1888 - 1948)
Sylvain Sauvage
1888 - 1948
Max Werner (1879 - 1952)
Max Werner
1879 - 1952
Charles Angrand (1854 - 1926)
Charles Angrand
1854 - 1926
Hans Thoma (1839 - 1924)
Hans Thoma
1839 - 1924
Eugène Berman (1899 - 1972)
Eugène Berman
1899 - 1972
Anatole-Eugène Hillairet (1872 - 1928)
Anatole-Eugène Hillairet
1872 - 1928
Lucas Arruda (1983)
Lucas Arruda
1983
Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919 - 1999)
Oswaldo Guayasamín
1919 - 1999
Antonio Gravina (1934 - 2011)
Antonio Gravina
1934 - 2011
Xiaodong Liu (1963)
Xiaodong Liu
1963
Oscar-Claude Monet (1840 - 1926)
Oscar-Claude Monet
1840 - 1926