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

Evgeny Ivanovich Gudin (1921 - 1991)
Evgeny Ivanovich Gudin
1921 - 1991
Tatyana Nikolayevna Glebova (1900 - 1985)
Tatyana Nikolayevna Glebova
1900 - 1985
Victor Methodievich Luzanov (1938 - 2010)
Victor Methodievich Luzanov
1938 - 2010
Oleg Maslov (1965)
Oleg Maslov
1965
Vladimir Grigorievich Odintsov (1902 - 1957)
Vladimir Grigorievich Odintsov
1902 - 1957
Anatoly Dmitrievich Kaygorodov (1878 - 1945)
Anatoly Dmitrievich Kaygorodov
1878 - 1945
Natalya Leonidovna Gattenberger (1932)
Natalya Leonidovna Gattenberger
1932
Sergei Eisenstein (1898 - 1948)
Sergei Eisenstein
1898 - 1948
Yury Leonidovich Cooper (1940)
Yury Leonidovich Cooper
1940
Georgy Bogdanovich Yakulov (1884 - 1928)
Georgy Bogdanovich Yakulov
1884 - 1928
Count Vladimir Muraviov (1861 - 1940)
Count Vladimir Muraviov
1861 - 1940
Sonia Lewitska (1880 - 1937)
Sonia Lewitska
1880 - 1937
Andrey Matveevich Matveev (1701 - 1739)
Andrey Matveevich Matveev
1701 - 1739
Anna Remizov-Vasilyeva (1890 - 1928)
Anna Remizov-Vasilyeva
1890 - 1928
Émile Eisman-Semenowsky (1859 - 1911)
Émile Eisman-Semenowsky
1859 - 1911
Valery Vladimirovich Androsov (1939)
Valery Vladimirovich Androsov
1939

Creators Contemporary art

Willy Moralt (1884 - 1947)
Willy Moralt
1884 - 1947
Alfred Muller (1960)
Alfred Muller
1960
Franz Bronstert (1895 - 1967)
Franz Bronstert
1895 - 1967
Abdur Rahman Chughtai (1897 - 1975)
Abdur Rahman Chughtai
1897 - 1975
Inigo Manglano-Ovalle (1961)
Inigo Manglano-Ovalle
1961
Chen Yifei (1946 - 2005)
Chen Yifei
1946 - 2005
Sam Szafran (1934 - 2019)
Sam Szafran
1934 - 2019
Charles Rochussen (1814 - 1894)
Charles Rochussen
1814 - 1894
John Salt (1937 - 2021)
John Salt
1937 - 2021
Terry Taylor (1958)
Terry Taylor
1958
Eugeniusz Kazimirovsky (1873 - 1939)
Eugeniusz Kazimirovsky
1873 - 1939
Albert Unseld (1879 - 1964)
Albert Unseld
1879 - 1964
Ekaterina Zacharova (1968)
Ekaterina Zacharova
1968
Bettina Sellmann (1971)
Bettina Sellmann
1971
R. H. Quaytman (1961)
R. H. Quaytman
1961
Nguyen Xuan Huy (1976)
Nguyen Xuan Huy
1976
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