Pavel Petrovich Benkov (1879 - 1949)
1879-12-20Kazan, Russian Empire1949-01-16Samarkand, USSRRussia, Uzbekistan, USSR, Russian Empire
Pavel Petrovich Benkov
Pavel Petrovich Benkov (Russian: Павел Петрович Беньков) was a Russian and Soviet artist of the first half of the twentieth century. He is known as a painter, graphic artist, theater decorator, and teacher.
Pavel Benkov created portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, genre paintings. His style in his mature years can be described as impressionist, with attention to color and light. In 1929 he moved to Central Asia, where his style took on unique characteristics, reflecting local landscapes and culture. His work has had a significant influence on the painting traditions of Uzbekistan and Central Asia.
Date and place of birt: | 20 december 1879, Kazan, Russian Empire |
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Date and place of death: | 16 january 1949, Samarkand, USSR |
Nationality: | Russia, Uzbekistan, USSR, Russian Empire |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Decorator, Educator, Graphic artist, Painter |
Genre: | Cityscape, Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Impressionism, Realism, Socialist realism |