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
Yuri Borisovich Norshteyn (Norstein) (1941)
Yuri Borisovich Norshteyn (Norstein)
1941
Elie Anatole Pavil (1873 - 1948)
Elie Anatole Pavil
1873 - 1948
Mikhail Davidovich Natarevich (1907 - 1979)
Mikhail Davidovich Natarevich
1907 - 1979
Oscar Yakovlevich Rabin (1928 - 2018)
Oscar Yakovlevich Rabin
1928 - 2018
Evgeny Mitta (1963)
Evgeny Mitta
1963
Andrey Konstantinovich Nartov (1693 - 1756)
Andrey Konstantinovich Nartov
1693 - 1756
Alexander Alexandrovich Blinkov (1911 - 1995)
Alexander Alexandrovich Blinkov
1911 - 1995
Georgy Loukomski (1884 - 1952)
Georgy Loukomski
1884 - 1952
Antonin Ivanovich Soungouroff (1894 - 1976)
Antonin Ivanovich Soungouroff
1894 - 1976
Alexis Kalaeff (1902 - 1981)
Alexis Kalaeff
1902 - 1981
Alexander Vasilyevich Loganovsky (1810 - 1855)
Alexander Vasilyevich Loganovsky
1810 - 1855
Nikolai Nikolaevich Aseev (1889 - 1963)
Nikolai Nikolaevich Aseev
1889 - 1963
Mikhail Ivanovich Terebenyov (1795 - 1864)
Mikhail Ivanovich Terebenyov
1795 - 1864
Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin (1791 - 1830)
Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin
1791 - 1830
Maria Linke ()
Maria Linke

Creators Contemporary art

Marcel Schaffner (1931 - 2012)
Marcel Schaffner
1931 - 2012
Dani Karavan (1930 - 2021)
Dani Karavan
1930 - 2021
Wacław Borowski (1885 - 1954)
Wacław Borowski
1885 - 1954
Georg Schadel (1935)
Georg Schadel
1935
Naohisa Inoue (1948)
Naohisa Inoue
1948
Hanna Jäger (1927 - 2014)
Hanna Jäger
1927 - 2014
Juan Carlos Castagnino (1908 - 1972)
Juan Carlos Castagnino
1908 - 1972
Dieter Glasmacher (1940)
Dieter Glasmacher
1940
Arnold Wühl (1946)
Arnold Wühl
1946
Klaus Steinmann (1939)
Klaus Steinmann
1939
Jenny Holzer (1950)
Jenny Holzer
1950
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau (1885 - 1953)
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
1885 - 1953
Ruth Asawa (1926 - 2013)
Ruth Asawa
1926 - 2013
Nicolae Roșu (1943)
Nicolae Roșu
1943
Angelo Brombo (1893 - 1962)
Angelo Brombo
1893 - 1962
Léon Gischia (1903 - 1991)
Léon Gischia
1903 - 1991
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