Pyotr Timofeyevich Fomin (1919 - 1996)

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Pyotr Timofeyevich Fomin

Pyotr Timofeyevich Fomin (Russian: Пётр Тимофеевич Фомин) was a distinguished Russian artist, renowned for his contribution to Soviet landscape painting. Born on October 18, 1919, in Lediakha, Pskov Region, Fomin was acclaimed for his poignant and poetic depictions of the Russian countryside​. His artistic journey flourished after World War II when he studied at the Repin Academy, leading to a lifelong career in teaching and creating art that resonated with the lyrical beauty of rural Russia.

Fomin's work is characterized by its deep nationalistic themes and the serene portrayal of landscapes, which often reflected his profound love for his homeland. His favorite subjects included the changing seasons of his native Pskov, capturing the essence of Russian life and nature with an almost ethereal quality. His achievements in the arts earned him prestigious titles such as the People's Artist of the USSR, and his paintings are featured in prominent collections across the world, including the State Russian Museum and the Tretyakov Gallery​​.

Throughout his career, Fomin participated in numerous exhibitions, both domestically and internationally, helping to foster a greater appreciation for Soviet art globally. His legacy continues to inspire artists and collectors alike, and his works are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Russia.

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Date and place of birt:18 october 1919, Ледяха, Russia
Date and place of death:9 january 1996, St. Petersburg, Russia
Nationality:Russia
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Painter
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Realism, Socialist realism

Creators Russia

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Gabdulla Muhamedgarifovich (Abdulla) Tukayev (Tuqay) (1886 - 1913)
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Ilya Kabakov (1933 - 2023)
Ilya Kabakov
1933 - 2023
Nikolay Evgen'evich Vechtomov (1923 - 2007)
Nikolay Evgen'evich Vechtomov
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Nikolai Ivanovich Fechin (1881 - 1955)
Nikolai Ivanovich Fechin
1881 - 1955
Prince Paolo Petrovich Troubetzkoy (1866 - 1938)
Prince Paolo Petrovich Troubetzkoy
1866 - 1938
Alexander Mikhailovich Stadnik (1916 - 1999)
Alexander Mikhailovich Stadnik
1916 - 1999
Julius Alexander Rappoport (1864 - 1916)
Julius Alexander Rappoport
1864 - 1916
Olga Mikhailovna Bernatsky (1899 - 1971)
Olga Mikhailovna Bernatsky
1899 - 1971
Ilya Ivanovich Mashkov (1881 - 1944)
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1881 - 1944
Ilya Sergeyevich Glazunov (1930 - 2017)
Ilya Sergeyevich Glazunov
1930 - 2017
Arnold Borisovich Lakhovsky (1880 - 1937)
Arnold Borisovich Lakhovsky
1880 - 1937
Leonid Konstantinovich Borisov (1943 - 2013)
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Antonin Ivanovich Soungouroff (1894 - 1976)
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Irina Fedorovna Blumel (1922 - 2008)
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Sergei Alekseyevich Korovin (1858 - 1908)
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Creators Realism

Albert Rutherston (1881 - 1953)
Albert Rutherston
1881 - 1953
Julius Roeting (1822 - 1896)
Julius Roeting
1822 - 1896
Hans Busch-Alsen (1900 - 1990)
Hans Busch-Alsen
1900 - 1990
Ernesto Fontana (1837 - 1918)
Ernesto Fontana
1837 - 1918
Károly Koller (1838 - 1889)
Károly Koller
1838 - 1889
Maksymilian Gerymsky (1846 - 1874)
Maksymilian Gerymsky
1846 - 1874
Nina Nikolaevna Vatolina (1915 - 2002)
Nina Nikolaevna Vatolina
1915 - 2002
Gustav Wendling (1862 - 1932)
Gustav Wendling
1862 - 1932
Sofija Veiveryte (1926 - 2009)
Sofija Veiveryte
1926 - 2009
Matthew William Peters (1742 - 1814)
Matthew William Peters
1742 - 1814
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasiliev (1907 - 1975)
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasiliev
1907 - 1975
Wilhelm Schaffert (XIX century - ?)
Wilhelm Schaffert
XIX century - ?
Vasilii Alekseevich Fedulov (1885 - 1950)
Vasilii Alekseevich Fedulov
1885 - 1950
Gerhard Peter Munthe (1849 - 1929)
Gerhard Peter Munthe
1849 - 1929
Jules Badin (1843 - 1919)
Jules Badin
1843 - 1919
Feodora Hohenlohe-Oehringen (1952)
Feodora Hohenlohe-Oehringen
1952
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