Peter Savvich Utkin (1877 - 1934)

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Peter Savvich Utkin

Peter Savvich Utkin (Russian: Пётр Саввич Уткин) was a distinguished Russian artist renowned for his contributions to the fields of painting and graphic design. Born on October 8, 1877, in Tambov, Utkin embarked on his artistic journey in Saratov before honing his skills at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture under the tutelage of eminent figures like Isaac Levitan, Konstantin Korovin, and Valentin Serov. His education laid the groundwork for a career that would intertwine with the evolution of Russian art in the early 20th century.

Utkin's artistic oeuvre is celebrated for its dreamlike quality and adherence to Symbolism, a movement that sought to express the ineffable aspects of human experience through allegory and mystical imagery. His paintings, such as "Sleep" and "Mirage," are imbued with a musicality and fantastical landscapes, often rendered in the symbolist-favored palette of blue and lilac tones. These works, characterized by their evocative titles and whimsical execution, established Utkin as a pivotal figure in Russian Symbolism. His decorative graphics adorned the pages of the "Golden Fleece" magazine, and his book illustrations, notably for Andrei Bely's "The Silver Dove," further exemplified his mastery and versatility.

Beyond his individual achievements, Utkin played a significant role in the artistic community, contributing to the organization of seminal exhibitions such as "Scarlet Rose" and "Blue Rose." His later years were devoted to teaching and creating in Saratov and Leningrad, leaving a legacy that continues to influence and inspire. Utkin's works, a testament to his skill and imagination, are held in high esteem, with collections residing in prestigious museums and galleries, serving as a bridge between past and present artistic endeavors.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Peter Savvich Utkin's body of work represents a unique intersection of cultural heritage and aesthetic innovation. His contributions to Russian Symbolism and the broader art world underscore the enduring relevance of his artistic vision. To stay informed about new product sales and auction events related to Utkin's work, we invite you to sign up for updates. This subscription is an invaluable resource for those looking to enrich their collections with pieces that encapsulate the essence of early 20th-century Russian art​​.

Date and place of birt:9 october 1877, Tambov, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:17 october 1934, St. Petersburg, USSR
Nationality:Russia
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva
Genre:Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Symbolism

Creators Russia

Count Vladimir Muraviov (1861 - 1940)
Count Vladimir Muraviov
1861 - 1940
Sergej Mixajlovich Prokudin-Gorskij (1863 - 1944)
Sergej Mixajlovich Prokudin-Gorskij
1863 - 1944
Solomon Samsonovich Boim (1899 - 1978)
Solomon Samsonovich Boim
1899 - 1978
Nikolaus Sagrekow (1897 - 1992)
Nikolaus Sagrekow
1897 - 1992
Samuil Ivanovich Gal'berg (1787 - 1839)
Samuil Ivanovich Gal'berg
1787 - 1839
Alexander Mikhailovich Lyubimov (1879 - 1955)
Alexander Mikhailovich Lyubimov
1879 - 1955
Boris Ivanovich Shamanov (1931 - 2008)
Boris Ivanovich Shamanov
1931 - 2008
Eugeny Ignatyevich Konopatzky (1887 - 1962)
Eugeny Ignatyevich Konopatzky
1887 - 1962
Konstantin Ivanovich Rozhdestvensky (1906 - 1997)
Konstantin Ivanovich Rozhdestvensky
1906 - 1997
Yevgeny Adolfovich Kibrik (1906 - 1978)
Yevgeny Adolfovich Kibrik
1906 - 1978
Evgeny Alexandrovich Tikhmenev (1869 - 1934)
Evgeny Alexandrovich Tikhmenev
1869 - 1934
Aydan Tairovna Salakhova (1964)
Aydan Tairovna Salakhova
1964
Yermolai Dementievich Kamezhenkov (1760 - 1818)
Yermolai Dementievich Kamezhenkov
1760 - 1818
Ivan Tarasovich Sandyrev (1932 - 2002)
Ivan Tarasovich Sandyrev
1932 - 2002
Andreas Schlüter (1662 - 1714)
Andreas Schlüter
1662 - 1714
Aminadav Moiseyevich Kanevsky (1898 - 1976)
Aminadav Moiseyevich Kanevsky
1898 - 1976

Creators Symbolism

Alfred Jarry (1873 - 1907)
Alfred Jarry
1873 - 1907
Olga Lyudvigovna Della-Vos-Kardovskaya (1875 - 1952)
Olga Lyudvigovna Della-Vos-Kardovskaya
1875 - 1952
Ludwig von Löfftz (1845 - 1910)
Ludwig von Löfftz
1845 - 1910
Austin Osman Spare (1886 - 1956)
Austin Osman Spare
1886 - 1956
Anselm Feuerbach (1829 - 1880)
Anselm Feuerbach
1829 - 1880
Dmitri Plavinsky (1937 - 2012)
Dmitri Plavinsky
1937 - 2012
Hugo Höppener (1868 - 1948)
Hugo Höppener
1868 - 1948
Caspar David Friedrich (1774 - 1840)
Caspar David Friedrich
1774 - 1840
Wojciech Weiss (1875 - 1950)
Wojciech Weiss
1875 - 1950
Henri Fantin-Latour (1836 - 1904)
Henri Fantin-Latour
1836 - 1904
Vasily Ivanovich Denisov (1862 - 1922)
Vasily Ivanovich Denisov
1862 - 1922
Émile Gallé (1846 - 1904)
Émile Gallé
1846 - 1904
Emile-Rene Menard (1862 - 1930)
Emile-Rene Menard
1862 - 1930
Dagmar Riese (1953)
Dagmar Riese
1953
Hans Unger (1872 - 1936)
Hans Unger
1872 - 1936
Antoine Joseph Wiertz (1806 - 1865)
Antoine Joseph Wiertz
1806 - 1865
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