Sergey Vasilyevich Malyutin (1859 - 1937)

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Sergey Vasilyevich Malyutin

Sergey Vasilyevich Malyutin (Russian: Сергей Васильевич Малютин) was a distinguished Russian painter, architect, and designer, celebrated for his multifaceted contributions to the world of art and design. Born in Moscow in 1859 to a merchant family, Malyutin's artistic journey began after an exhibition by the Peredvizhniki inspired him to pursue art. His formal education at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture honed his talents, leading to a diverse career that spanned painting, set design for operas and ballets, and architectural endeavors​​​​.

Malyutin is perhaps best known internationally for designing the first matryoshka doll in 1890, a seminal work that has become an iconic symbol of Russian culture​​. His involvement in the Arts and Crafts Movement influenced his work, integrating traditional Russian folk motifs into his designs and paintings. Notably, his architectural designs, including the Church of the Holy Spirit in Talashkino and the Pertsov House in Moscow, showcase his dedication to the Russian Revival movement, blending fantastic folk motifs with architectural creativity​​​​.

Throughout his career, Malyutin also played a significant role in education, teaching at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture and advocating for Socialist Realism. His contributions to Russian art were not limited to his creations; he was instrumental in founding the Association of Artists of Revolutionary Russia, emphasizing the importance of art in societal development​​​​.

For those interested in exploring the legacy of Sergey Malyutin, his works offer a window into the fusion of traditional Russian art with the innovative currents of his time. Collectors and experts in art and antiques will find his contributions to Russian arts and crafts, especially his role in the creation of the matryoshka doll, to be of particular interest.

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Date and place of birt:4 october 1859, Moscow, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:6 december 1937, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Russia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Architect, Decorator, Designer, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Interior designer, Painter
Art school / group:Itinerants, Mir iskusstva, Moscow Association of Artists, Union of Russian Artists
Genre:Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Impressionism, Modern art, Contemporary art

Creators Russia

Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov (1881 - 1964)
Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov
1881 - 1964
Nikolai Nikolaevich Aseev (1889 - 1963)
Nikolai Nikolaevich Aseev
1889 - 1963
Mikhail Ivanovich Kurzin (1888 - 1957)
Mikhail Ivanovich Kurzin
1888 - 1957
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817 - 1900)
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
1817 - 1900
 Pyotr Ivanovich Sokolov (1753 - 1791)
Pyotr Ivanovich Sokolov
1753 - 1791
Sofya Isaakovna Dymshits-Tolstaya (1884 - 1963)
Sofya Isaakovna Dymshits-Tolstaya
1884 - 1963
Sergei Aramaisovich Essaian (1939 - 2007)
Sergei Aramaisovich Essaian
1939 - 2007
Sergey Vasilievich Gerasimov (1885 - 1964)
Sergey Vasilievich Gerasimov
1885 - 1964
Dmitry Arkadievich Nalbandyan (1906 - 1993)
Dmitry Arkadievich Nalbandyan
1906 - 1993
Nikolai Andreyevich (Kolau) Tcherniavsky (1892 - 1942)
Nikolai Andreyevich (Kolau) Tcherniavsky
1892 - 1942
German Pavlovich Egoshin (1931 - 2009)
German Pavlovich Egoshin
1931 - 2009
Alexander Mikhailovich Dubinchik (1922 - 1997)
Alexander Mikhailovich Dubinchik
1922 - 1997
Carl Faberge (1846 - 1920)
Carl Faberge
1846 - 1920
Alexander Sergeyevich Gushchin (1902 - 1950)
Alexander Sergeyevich Gushchin
1902 - 1950
Alexander Pavlovich Bubnov (1908 - 1964)
Alexander Pavlovich Bubnov
1908 - 1964
Rostislav Ivanovich Vovkushevsky (1917 - 2000)
Rostislav Ivanovich Vovkushevsky
1917 - 2000

Creators Contemporary art

Danh Vo (1975)
Danh Vo
1975
Wang Guangyi (1957)
Wang Guangyi
1957
Francesco Clemente (1952)
Francesco Clemente
1952
Yuta Yaanovna Vakhtramyae (1923)
Yuta Yaanovna Vakhtramyae
1923
Gabriel Orozco (1962)
Gabriel Orozco
1962
Klaus Fußmann (1938)
Klaus Fußmann
1938
Tom Edwin Mostyn (1864 - 1930)
Tom Edwin Mostyn
1864 - 1930
Arthur John Bridgeman (1916 - 2004)
Arthur John Bridgeman
1916 - 2004
Volker Stelzmann (1940)
Volker Stelzmann
1940
Antonio Bresciani (1902 - 1998)
Antonio Bresciani
1902 - 1998
Salvador Viniegra (1862 - 1915)
Salvador Viniegra
1862 - 1915
 Larva Labs (2017)
Larva Labs
2017
Maysha Mohamedi (1980)
Maysha Mohamedi
1980
Hilo Chen (1942)
Hilo Chen
1942
LaToya Ruby Frazier (1982)
LaToya Ruby Frazier
1982
Shi Wei (1965)
Shi Wei
1965
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