Osip Emmanuilovich Braz (1873 - 1936)

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Osip Emmanuilovich Braz

Osip Emmanuilovich Braz (Russian: Осип Эммануилович Браз) was a Russian-Jewish realist painter, celebrated for his adeptness in portraying the subtleties of human character and the serene beauty of landscapes. Born in Odessa in 1873, Braz embarked on his artistic journey at the Odessa Art School, later honing his craft in Munich under the guidance of Sandor Kholloshi and in St. Petersburg at the Academy of Arts, where he studied under the legendary Ilya Repin. His early works, marked by a series of compelling portraits, including those of eminent Russian cultural figures like Anton Chekhov, garnered him significant acclaim. Braz's portrait of Chekhov, commissioned by Pavel Tretyakov for the State Tretyakov Gallery, is particularly noted for being the only complete lifetime portrait of the writer​​​​​​.

Braz's contributions to art were not confined to portraiture alone; he also produced exquisite still lifes and landscapes, capturing the essence of his subjects with a delicacy and depth that reflected his mastery over the medium. His landscapes of France, Crimea, and Finland, inspired by his travels, exhibit a remarkable sense of place and mood, blending realism with an impressionistic sensitivity to light and color​​​​.

Throughout his career, Braz was deeply involved in the art community, participating in the World of Art exhibitions and influencing the artistic dialogue of his time. Despite facing adversity, including imprisonment and the confiscation of his art collections by Soviet authorities, Braz's legacy as a painter and collector endures. His works continue to be celebrated for their technical prowess and emotional depth, held in high esteem by collectors and experts alike​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Osip Emmanuilovich Braz's oeuvre offers a window into the soul of Russian realism and the broader currents of European art at the turn of the century. His life's work underscores the enduring power of art to capture the human condition and the natural world in all their complexity and beauty. Sign up for updates to stay informed about new product sales and auction events related to Osip Emmanuilovich Braz and delve deeper into the legacy of this remarkable artist.

Date and place of birt:22 january 1873, Odessa, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:6 december 1936, Paris, France
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine, France, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Engraver, Graphic artist, Painter
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva, Union of Russian Artists
Genre:Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Impressionism, Modern art, Traditionalism
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Efim Vasil'evich Chestnyakov (1874 - 1961)
Efim Vasil'evich Chestnyakov
1874 - 1961
Elena Petrovna Skuin (1908 - 1986)
Elena Petrovna Skuin
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Lev Grigorievich Brodaty (1889 - 1954)
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Riurik Rok (1898 - 1962)
Riurik Rok
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Evgeny Nikolaevich Shirokov (1931 - 2017)
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Konstantin Nikolaevich Istomin (1887 - 1942)
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Serge Férat (1881 - 1958)
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Heinrich von Zügel
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Antal Berkes (1874 - 1938)
Antal Berkes
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Manuel Khristoforovich Alajalov (1862 - 1934)
Manuel Khristoforovich Alajalov
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Joseph Langsdale Pickering (1845 - 1912)
Joseph Langsdale Pickering
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Carlo Balestrini (1868 - 1922)
Carlo Balestrini
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François Flameng (1856 - 1923)
François Flameng
1856 - 1923
Shakir Hassan Al Said (1925 - 2004)
Shakir Hassan Al Said
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Michele Catti (1855 - 1914)
Michele Catti
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Pierre Dubreuil (1872 - 1945)
Pierre Dubreuil
1872 - 1945
François Nardi (1861 - 1936)
François Nardi
1861 - 1936
Joaquín Torres García (1874 - 1949)
Joaquín Torres García
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Robert Rauschenberg (1925 - 2008)
Robert Rauschenberg
1925 - 2008
Róbert Nádler (1858 - 1938)
Róbert Nádler
1858 - 1938
Petr Ignatevich Bromirskii (1886 - 1919)
Petr Ignatevich Bromirskii
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