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

Aloys-Gustav Rockstuhl (1798 - 1877)
Aloys-Gustav Rockstuhl
1798 - 1877
Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Klykov (1939 - 2006)
Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Klykov
1939 - 2006
Alexander Vasilievich Gine (1830 - 1880)
Alexander Vasilievich Gine
1830 - 1880
Giuseppe Chiacigh (1895 - 1968)
Giuseppe Chiacigh
1895 - 1968
Nikolai Dmitriyevich Kuznetsov (1850 - 1929)
Nikolai Dmitriyevich Kuznetsov
1850 - 1929
Serge Poliakoff (1900 - 1969)
Serge Poliakoff
1900 - 1969
Johann Jacob Mettenleiter (1750 - 1825)
Johann Jacob Mettenleiter
1750 - 1825
Yuriy Yevgenyevich Degen (1896 - 1923)
Yuriy Yevgenyevich Degen
1896 - 1923
Ivan Semenovich Sorokin (1910 - 1986)
Ivan Semenovich Sorokin
1910 - 1986
Vladimir Yuryevich Elsner (1886 - 1964)
Vladimir Yuryevich Elsner
1886 - 1964
Nikolai Suetin (1897 - 1954)
Nikolai Suetin
1897 - 1954
Woldemar Hau (1816 - 1895)
Woldemar Hau
1816 - 1895
Alexander Petrovich Koroviakov (1912 - 1993)
Alexander Petrovich Koroviakov
1912 - 1993
Boris Vasilievich Kondrashin (1923 - 1994)
Boris Vasilievich Kondrashin
1923 - 1994
Yakov Mikhailovich Strukhmanchuk (1884 - 1937)
Yakov Mikhailovich Strukhmanchuk
1884 - 1937
Konstantin Somov (1869 - 1939)
Konstantin Somov
1869 - 1939

Creators Contemporary art

William Christenberry (1936 - 2016)
William Christenberry
1936 - 2016
Yukultji Napangati (1971)
Yukultji Napangati
1971
Björn Wessman (1949)
Björn Wessman
1949
Siegfried Neuenhausen (1931)
Siegfried Neuenhausen
1931
Moses Soyer (1899 - 1974)
Moses Soyer
1899 - 1974
Nicolaas Billiau (1950 - 2008)
Nicolaas Billiau
1950 - 2008
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh (1911 - 1983)
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh
1911 - 1983
Terence Koh (1977)
Terence Koh
1977
Nina Chanel Abney (1982)
Nina Chanel Abney
1982
Jan Frederik Johannes Nagtegaal (1920 - 2000)
Jan Frederik Johannes Nagtegaal
1920 - 2000
Virut Panchabuse (1980)
Virut Panchabuse
1980
Ronald Brooks Kitaj (1932 - 2007)
Ronald Brooks Kitaj
1932 - 2007
Bahadır Gökay (1955)
Bahadır Gökay
1955
Kenneth Noland (1924 - 2010)
Kenneth Noland
1924 - 2010
Marcel Fiorini (1922 - 2008)
Marcel Fiorini
1922 - 2008
Alexandra Deutsch (1968)
Alexandra Deutsch
1968