Piotr Dmitrievich Buchkin (1886 - 1965)

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Piotr Dmitrievich Buchkin

Piotr Dmitrievich Buchkin (Russian: Пётр Дмитриевич Бучкин) was a multifaceted Soviet and Russian artist known for his contributions to painting, graphic arts, and teaching. Educated at the Higher Art School at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts under Vasiliy Mate and Vasily Savinsky, Piotr Buchkin graduated in 1912, embarking on a journey that included travels across Europe to refine his artistry. His works span a variety of genres, including portraits, genre paintings, landscapes, and illustrations, showcasing his versatility across different mediums such as watercolor, pencil, pastels, etchings, oil, and tempera paintings​​.

Piotr Buchkin's engagement with the art world was profound; he was a founding member of the Leningrad Union of Artists and contributed significantly to the Leningrad School of Painting. Throughout his career, Buchkin participated in numerous exhibitions and was recognized for his talent as a graphic artist and portraitist, adept in various painting techniques. His memoirs, "About that in memory: Notes of an Artist," provide insights into his artistic journey and experiences​​​​.

Piotr Dmitrievich Buchkin's works are held in prestigious collections, including the State Russian Museum and the State Tretyakov Gallery, reflecting his esteemed position in the art community. His legacy continues to inspire, as his works are found not only in Russia but also in private collections and museums worldwide​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Piotr Buchkin's oeuvre offers a deep dive into the richness of Soviet and Russian art, particularly the Leningrad School. To stay updated on exhibitions, sales, or auctions featuring Buchkin's works, consider subscribing to relevant updates.

Date and place of birt:22 january 1886, Kashin, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:21 june 1965, St. Petersburg, USSR
Nationality:Russia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Art school / group:Leningrad School
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Socialist realism, Contemporary art

Creators Russia

Pyotr Vasilievich Basin (1793 - 1877)
Pyotr Vasilievich Basin
1793 - 1877
Solomon Samsonovich Boim (1899 - 1978)
Solomon Samsonovich Boim
1899 - 1978
Ignaty Ignatyevich Nivinsky (1881 - 1933)
Ignaty Ignatyevich Nivinsky
1881 - 1933
Leonid Purygin (1951 - 1995)
Leonid Purygin
1951 - 1995
Johann Baptist von Lampi I (1751 - 1830)
Johann Baptist von Lampi I
1751 - 1830
Vladimir Dmitrievich Dukhovlinov (1950)
Vladimir Dmitrievich Dukhovlinov
1950
Lidia Alexandrovna Milova (1925 - 2006)
Lidia Alexandrovna Milova
1925 - 2006
Lazar' Tazeevich Gadaev (1938 - 2008)
Lazar' Tazeevich Gadaev
1938 - 2008
Alexander Mikhailovich Kishchenko (1933 - 1997)
Alexander Mikhailovich Kishchenko
1933 - 1997
Iraida Ivanovna Fomina (1906 - 1964)
Iraida Ivanovna Fomina
1906 - 1964
Evgeny Mitta (1963)
Evgeny Mitta
1963
Aleksandr Ivanovich Morozov (1902 - 1997)
Aleksandr Ivanovich Morozov
1902 - 1997
Toivo Vasilievich Ryannel (1921 - 2012)
Toivo Vasilievich Ryannel
1921 - 2012
Valery Vsevolodovich Kapterev (1900 - 1981)
Valery Vsevolodovich Kapterev
1900 - 1981
Adolf Izrailevich Milman (1886 - 1930)
Adolf Izrailevich Milman
1886 - 1930
Petr Ivanovich Petrovichev (Kuzmichev) (1874 - 1947)
Petr Ivanovich Petrovichev (Kuzmichev)
1874 - 1947

Creators Contemporary art

Nicolae Roșu (1943)
Nicolae Roșu
1943
Ubbo Enninga (1955)
Ubbo Enninga
1955
Fred Rolf (1940)
Fred Rolf
1940
Esther (Esmet) Rahim (1904 - 1963)
Esther (Esmet) Rahim
1904 - 1963
Jordi Pagans i Monsalvatje (1932 - 2017)
Jordi Pagans i Monsalvatje
1932 - 2017
Christian Dell (1893 - 1974)
Christian Dell
1893 - 1974
Stevan Knežević (1940 - 1995)
Stevan Knežević
1940 - 1995
Natar Bhavsar (1934)
Natar Bhavsar
1934
Gilles Bensimon (1944)
Gilles Bensimon
1944
Rene Ricard (1946 - 2014)
Rene Ricard
1946 - 2014
Mikhail Mikhailovich Bozhiy (1911 - 1990)
Mikhail Mikhailovich Bozhiy
1911 - 1990
Hilde Nöbl (1912 - 2001)
Hilde Nöbl
1912 - 2001
Markus Linnenbrink (1961)
Markus Linnenbrink
1961
Shen Fan (1952)
Shen Fan
1952
Shaoxiang Wu (1957)
Shaoxiang Wu
1957
Emily Carr (1871 - 1945)
Emily Carr
1871 - 1945