Sergey Timofeyevich Konenkov (1874 - 1971)

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Sergey Timofeyevich Konenkov

Sergey Timofeyevich Konenkov (Russian: Серге́й Тимофеевич Конёнков) was a Russian and Soviet sculptor, often hailed as "the Russian Rodin." Born into a peasant family in 1874 in the Smolensk region, he pursued his passion for art, studying at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, and later at the Academy of Arts. Konenkov's work was deeply influenced by his roots, leading to the creation of sculptures that blended Russian folklore with Hellenic and Russian culture​​​​.

Konenkov's career took a significant turn when he moved to the United States in 1923, where he stayed for 22 years. This period was marked by his exploration of biblical themes, creating renowned works that depicted Jesus Christ, Christian prophets, and apostles. His notable commission of a sculpture of Albert Einstein by Princeton University highlights his prominence during this period​​. Upon his return to the USSR under Stalin's directive, Konenkov continued his artistic endeavors, receiving numerous accolades including the golden star of the Hero of Socialist Labour and the order of Lenin​​​​.

His legacy includes a vast collection of works, with some of his most famous sculptures housed in the Tretyakov Gallery and the museum dedicated to his works in Smolensk, established posthumously in 1970. The museum's foundation was laid with forty of his creations, showcasing his significant contribution to Russian and Soviet art​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Konenkov's sculptures represent a unique fusion of cultural narratives and a testament to his innovative approach to sculpture. His works continue to be celebrated for their depth, creativity, and influence on the art world.

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Date and place of birt:10 july 1874, Верхние Караковичи, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:9 december 1971, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Russia, USA, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Graphic artist, Sculptor, Wood carver
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva, Union of Russian Artists
Genre:Portrait sculpture
Art style:Modern art, Socialist realism

Creators Russia

Vyacheslav Grigorievich Kubarev (1941 - 2018)
Vyacheslav Grigorievich Kubarev
1941 - 2018
Boris Yakovlevich Ryauzov (1919 - 1994)
Boris Yakovlevich Ryauzov
1919 - 1994
Sergey Petrovich Tkachyov (1922 - 2022)
Sergey Petrovich Tkachyov
1922 - 2022
Gennady Alexandrovich Daryin (1922 - 2012)
Gennady Alexandrovich Daryin
1922 - 2012
Nikolay Alexandrovich Sysoev (1918 - 2001)
Nikolay Alexandrovich Sysoev
1918 - 2001
Antonina Fedorovna Sofronova (1892 - 1966)
Antonina Fedorovna Sofronova
1892 - 1966
Valery Yakovlevich Levental (1938 - 2015)
Valery Yakovlevich Levental
1938 - 2015
Vladimir Georgievich Bekhteev (1878 - 1971)
Vladimir Georgievich Bekhteev
1878 - 1971
Ruvim Moiseevich Mazel (1890 - 1967)
Ruvim Moiseevich Mazel
1890 - 1967
Ivan Vasilievich Kliun (1873 - 1943)
Ivan Vasilievich Kliun
1873 - 1943
Yulii Yulyevich Blumenthal (1870 - 1944)
Yulii Yulyevich Blumenthal
1870 - 1944
Viktor Sergeevich Bart (1887 - 1954)
Viktor Sergeevich Bart
1887 - 1954
Marianne von Werefkin (1860 - 1938)
Marianne von Werefkin
1860 - 1938
Mariia Mikhailovna Siniakova-Urechina (1890 - 1984)
Mariia Mikhailovna Siniakova-Urechina
1890 - 1984
Mikhail Ivanovich Lebedev (1811 - 1837)
Mikhail Ivanovich Lebedev
1811 - 1837
Yury Pavlovich Annenkov (1889 - 1974)
Yury Pavlovich Annenkov
1889 - 1974

Creators Modern art

Leo Gestel (1881 - 1941)
Leo Gestel
1881 - 1941
Dmitry Stakhievich Moor (1883 - 1946)
Dmitry Stakhievich Moor
1883 - 1946
Joseph Maria Olbrich (1867 - 1908)
Joseph Maria Olbrich
1867 - 1908
Xu Beihong (1895 - 1953)
Xu Beihong
1895 - 1953
August Ludwig Schmitt (1882 - 1936)
August Ludwig Schmitt
1882 - 1936
Wang Xingwei (1969)
Wang Xingwei
1969
Heinrich Zille (1858 - 1929)
Heinrich Zille
1858 - 1929
Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859 - 1937)
Henry Ossawa Tanner
1859 - 1937
Lazar Segal (1889 - 1957)
Lazar Segal
1889 - 1957
Charles Wilbert White (1918 - 1979)
Charles Wilbert White
1918 - 1979
Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881 - 1954)
Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
1881 - 1954
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky (1893 - 1976)
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky
1893 - 1976
Oleg Leonidovich Lomakin (1924 - 2010)
Oleg Leonidovich Lomakin
1924 - 2010
George Clair Tooker (1920 - 2011)
George Clair Tooker
1920 - 2011
Alfred Henry Maurer (1868 - 1932)
Alfred Henry Maurer
1868 - 1932
Henri Bellery-Desfontaines (1867 - 1909)
Henri Bellery-Desfontaines
1867 - 1909
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