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

Alexander Davidovich (Sacha) Zaliouk (1887 - 1971)
Alexander Davidovich (Sacha) Zaliouk
1887 - 1971
Kirill Serafimovich Mamonov (1937)
Kirill Serafimovich Mamonov
1937
Stanislav Gennadievich Babikov (1934 - 1977)
Stanislav Gennadievich Babikov
1934 - 1977
Vasily Nikitich Meshkov (1867 - 1946)
Vasily Nikitich Meshkov
1867 - 1946
Alexander Roslin (1718 - 1793)
Alexander Roslin
1718 - 1793
Svetoslav Nikolaevich Roerich (1904 - 1993)
Svetoslav Nikolaevich Roerich
1904 - 1993
Robert Rafailovich Falk (1886 - 1958)
Robert Rafailovich Falk
1886 - 1958
Ivan Vasilievich Kliun (1873 - 1943)
Ivan Vasilievich Kliun
1873 - 1943
Nina Vasilievna Kashina (1903 - 1985)
Nina Vasilievna Kashina
1903 - 1985
George Hoyningen-Huene (1900 - 1968)
George Hoyningen-Huene
1900 - 1968
Michał Kulesza (1799 - 1863)
Michał Kulesza
1799 - 1863
Arthur Kolnik (1890 - 1972)
Arthur Kolnik
1890 - 1972
Anatoly Nikolaevich Petrov (1949 - 2016)
Anatoly Nikolaevich Petrov
1949 - 2016
Albert Moritz Wolff (1854 - 1923)
Albert Moritz Wolff
1854 - 1923
Boris Ivanovich Prorokov (1911 - 1972)
Boris Ivanovich Prorokov
1911 - 1972
Pietro Antonio Rotari (1707 - 1762)
Pietro Antonio Rotari
1707 - 1762

Creators Impressionism

Oreste Cortazzo (1836 - 1910)
Oreste Cortazzo
1836 - 1910
Arturo Tosi (1871 - 1956)
Arturo Tosi
1871 - 1956
Emilio Borsa (1857 - 1931)
Emilio Borsa
1857 - 1931
Gabriele Daube (1901 - 1988)
Gabriele Daube
1901 - 1988
Theo von Brockhusen (1882 - 1919)
Theo von Brockhusen
1882 - 1919
Ernst Kolbe (1876 - 1945)
Ernst Kolbe
1876 - 1945
Sophie von Adelung (1850 - 1927)
Sophie von Adelung
1850 - 1927
Kurt Klamann (1907 - 1984)
Kurt Klamann
1907 - 1984
Fritz Weiß (1908 - 1998)
Fritz Weiß
1908 - 1998
Charles Haslewood Shannon (1863 - 1937)
Charles Haslewood Shannon
1863 - 1937
Gérard de Palézieux (1919 - 2012)
Gérard de Palézieux
1919 - 2012
Friedrich Mißfeldt (1874 - 1969)
Friedrich Mißfeldt
1874 - 1969
Oscar Yakovlevich Rabin (1928 - 2018)
Oscar Yakovlevich Rabin
1928 - 2018
Edmond François Aman-Jean (1858 - 1936)
Edmond François Aman-Jean
1858 - 1936
Raymond Dabb Yelland (1848 - 1900)
Raymond Dabb Yelland
1848 - 1900
Frode Andersen (1915 - ?)
Frode Andersen
1915 - ?