Pyotr Tarasovych Maltsev (1907 - 1993)

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Pyotr Tarasovych Maltsev

Pyotr Tarasovych Maltsev (Russian: Пётр Тарасович Мальцев) was a distinguished Soviet artist, celebrated for his mastery in socialist realism. Born on December 17, 1907, in Mariupol, Maltsev carved a niche for himself in the art world through his profound works that often depicted the valor and spirit of the Soviet people during significant historical events. His art education was rooted in the traditions of the Zaporozhe Art School and further honed at the VKhUTEIN, under the guidance of notable Soviet artists such as P.V. Kuznetsov and V.A. Favorsky​.

Maltsev's oeuvre includes a plethora of works ranging from paintings and posters to monumental dioramas, with notable pieces like “The Storm of Sapun Ridge,” which vividly captures the intensity of the Battle of Sevastopol. His art, imbued with the ethos of socialist realism, strives to embody the heroism and resilience of the Soviet populace amidst the trials of war and the pursuit of socialism​.

His contributions to Soviet art were not only recognized by his contemporaries but continue to be revered today, with many of his works being housed in prestigious institutions such as the State Tretyakov Gallery and the Central Naval Museum. Maltsev's legacy extends beyond the canvas, encapsulating the spirit of an era and continuing to inspire generations. His passing on October 5, 1993, marked the end of a remarkable chapter in Soviet art history, but his works live on, offering a window into the Soviet soul and its indomitable will​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Maltsev's body of work presents a unique insight into the Soviet aesthetic and ideological landscape. To stay updated on new product sales and auction events related to Pyotr Tarasovych Maltsev, subscribing for updates is highly recommended. This subscription ensures that enthusiasts are well-informed of the latest developments and opportunities to engage with Maltsev's enduring legacy.

Date and place of birt:17 december 1907, Mariupol, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:5 october 1993, Moscow, Russia
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Monumentalist, Painter, Posterist
Genre:History painting, Military art, Landscape painting
Art style:Socialist realism

Creators Russia

Yakov Aleksandrovich Tugendkhold (Tugendhold) (1882 - 1928)
Yakov Aleksandrovich Tugendkhold (Tugendhold)
1882 - 1928
Irakli Moiseevich Toidze (1902 - 1985)
Irakli Moiseevich Toidze
1902 - 1985
Boris Sergeevich Zemenkov (1902 - 1963)
Boris Sergeevich Zemenkov
1902 - 1963
Dmitry Aleksandrovich Kryuchkov (1887 - 1938)
Dmitry Aleksandrovich Kryuchkov
1887 - 1938
Nikolai Evlampievich Bublikov (1871 - 1942)
Nikolai Evlampievich Bublikov
1871 - 1942
Viktor Yakovlevich Bunyakovsky (1804 - 1889)
Viktor Yakovlevich Bunyakovsky
1804 - 1889
Mikhail Vasilyevich Kupriyanov (1903 - 1991)
Mikhail Vasilyevich Kupriyanov
1903 - 1991
Dmitry Davydovich Kaminker (1949)
Dmitry Davydovich Kaminker
1949
Alexey Vasilievich Mozhaev (1921 - 1994)
Alexey Vasilievich Mozhaev
1921 - 1994
Dmitry Pavlovich Krapivny (1900 - 1940)
Dmitry Pavlovich Krapivny
1900 - 1940
Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov (1862 - 1942)
Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov
1862 - 1942
Ivan Ivanovich Bel'sky (1719 - 1799)
Ivan Ivanovich Bel'sky
1719 - 1799
Shuichiro Kinoshita (1896 - 1991)
Shuichiro Kinoshita
1896 - 1991
Semion Aronovich Rotnitsky (1915 - 2004)
Semion Aronovich Rotnitsky
1915 - 2004
Vyacheslav Savvich Mikhaylov (1945)
Vyacheslav Savvich Mikhaylov
1945
Sergey Ivanovich Markin (1903 - 1942)
Sergey Ivanovich Markin
1903 - 1942

Creators Socialist realism

Fedor Savvich Shurpin (1904 - 1972)
Fedor Savvich Shurpin
1904 - 1972
Wolfgang Mattheuer (1927 - 2004)
Wolfgang Mattheuer
1927 - 2004
Ren Hong (1964)
Ren Hong
1964
Arnold Mesches (1923 - 2016)
Arnold Mesches
1923 - 2016
Konstantin Ivanovich Khoroshevich (1927 - 2013)
Konstantin Ivanovich Khoroshevich
1927 - 2013
Nikolai Vasilevich Ovchinnikov (1918 - 2004)
Nikolai Vasilevich Ovchinnikov
1918 - 2004
Mikhail Davidovich Natarevich (1907 - 1979)
Mikhail Davidovich Natarevich
1907 - 1979
Svetlana Ilinichna Vainshtein-Mashurina (1928 - 2017)
Svetlana Ilinichna Vainshtein-Mashurina
1928 - 2017
Nikolai Bagratovich Nikoghosyan (1918 - 2018)
Nikolai Bagratovich Nikoghosyan
1918 - 2018
Vasily Nikolayevich Baksheyev (1862 - 1958)
Vasily Nikolayevich Baksheyev
1862 - 1958
Hans Andersen Brendekilde (1857 - 1942)
Hans Andersen Brendekilde
1857 - 1942
Taisiia Sergeevna Kuchkina (1909 - 1942)
Taisiia Sergeevna Kuchkina
1909 - 1942
Mukhamedkhanafia Telzhanov (1927 - 2013)
Mukhamedkhanafia Telzhanov
1927 - 2013
Vladimir Nikolaevich Gavrilov (1923 - 1970)
Vladimir Nikolaevich Gavrilov
1923 - 1970
Petar Omčikus (1926 - 2019)
Petar Omčikus
1926 - 2019
Vasilii Alekseevich Fedulov (1885 - 1950)
Vasilii Alekseevich Fedulov
1885 - 1950