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

Lotfulla Abdulmenovich Fattakhov (1918 - 1981)
Lotfulla Abdulmenovich Fattakhov
1918 - 1981
Dmitry Aleksandrovich Prigov (1940 - 2007)
Dmitry Aleksandrovich Prigov
1940 - 2007
Vladimir Vladimirovich Dmitriev (1900 - 1948)
Vladimir Vladimirovich Dmitriev
1900 - 1948
Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (1830 - 1897)
Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov
1830 - 1897
Richard Brompton (1734 - 1783)
Richard Brompton
1734 - 1783
Adolphe (Aizik) Féder (1886 - 1943)
Adolphe (Aizik) Féder
1886 - 1943
Kliment Nikolaevich Red'ko (1897 - 1956)
Kliment Nikolaevich Red'ko
1897 - 1956
Maria Vladimirovna Lomakina (1896 - 1964)
Maria Vladimirovna Lomakina
1896 - 1964
Alexander Serafimovich Kotlyarov (1945)
Alexander Serafimovich Kotlyarov
1945
Alexander Pavlovich Brullov (1798 - 1877)
Alexander Pavlovich Brullov
1798 - 1877
Pavel Fyodorovich Sudakov (1914 - 2010)
Pavel Fyodorovich Sudakov
1914 - 2010
Alexander Maxovich Shilov (1943)
Alexander Maxovich Shilov
1943
Erik Vladimirovich Bulatov (1933)
Erik Vladimirovich Bulatov
1933
Rimma Nikitichna Brailovskaya (1877 - 1959)
Rimma Nikitichna Brailovskaya
1877 - 1959
Pavel Efimovich Ab (1902 - 1974)
Pavel Efimovich Ab
1902 - 1974
Nadia Khodasevich-Léger (1904 - 1982)
Nadia Khodasevich-Léger
1904 - 1982

Creators Contemporary art

Bohumil Kubišta (1884 - 1918)
Bohumil Kubišta
1884 - 1918
Kadhim Haider (1932 - 1985)
Kadhim Haider
1932 - 1985
Christoph Meyer (1954)
Christoph Meyer
1954
Rolf (Emil Rudolf) Nesch (1893 - 1975)
Rolf (Emil Rudolf) Nesch
1893 - 1975
Chuck Connelly (1955)
Chuck Connelly
1955
Alex Colville (1920 - 2013)
Alex Colville
1920 - 2013
Anatoly Stepanovich Slepyshev (1932 - 2016)
Anatoly Stepanovich Slepyshev
1932 - 2016
Hans Peter Feddersen II (1848 - 1941)
Hans Peter Feddersen II
1848 - 1941
Michael Mogavero (1950)
Michael Mogavero
1950
Verner Panton (1926 - 1998)
Verner Panton
1926 - 1998
Franca Helg (1920 - 1989)
Franca Helg
1920 - 1989
Ed Moses (1926 - 2018)
Ed Moses
1926 - 2018
Frantisek Cavan (1866 - 1941)
Frantisek Cavan
1866 - 1941
Günther Uecker (1930)
Günther Uecker
1930
Ori Gersht (1967)
Ori Gersht
1967
Tyyne Claudia Pollmann (1959)
Tyyne Claudia Pollmann
1959
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