Pavel Ivanovich Basmanov (1906 - 1993)

Pavel Ivanovich Basmanov

Pavel Ivanovich Basmanov (Russian: Павел Иванович Басманов) was a Soviet and Russian artist of the twentieth century. He is known as a painter, book graphic artist and illustrator.

Pavel Basmanov devoted his entire career, beginning in 1929, to book graphics, and was a member of the bureau of the graphic section of the Union of Artists. He is also known for his series of watercolor works, including "Old Siberia" and "Walking". His art was characterized by a unique approach based on religious motifs.

The master's works are in the collections of the State Russian Museum, the Tsarskoye Selo State Collection and private collections.