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

Ivan Akimovich Akimov (1754 - 1814)
Ivan Akimovich Akimov
1754 - 1814
Leo Fomich Langinen (1926 - 1996)
Leo Fomich Langinen
1926 - 1996
Victor Kuzmich Teterin (1922 - 1991)
Victor Kuzmich Teterin
1922 - 1991
Igor Vladimirovich Pchelnikov (1931 - 2021)
Igor Vladimirovich Pchelnikov
1931 - 2021
Antonio Peresinotti (1708 - 1778)
Antonio Peresinotti
1708 - 1778
Léon (Lev Vasilevich) Zak (1892 - 1980)
Léon (Lev Vasilevich) Zak
1892 - 1980
Nikolay Nikanorovich Dubovskoy (1859 - 1918)
Nikolay Nikanorovich Dubovskoy
1859 - 1918
Nikanor Grigor'evich Chernetsov (1804 - 1865)
Nikanor Grigor'evich Chernetsov
1804 - 1865
Grigoriy Grigorievich Myasoyedov (1834 - 1911)
Grigoriy Grigorievich Myasoyedov
1834 - 1911
Nadezhda Savelyevna Voitinskaya (1886 - 1965)
Nadezhda Savelyevna Voitinskaya
1886 - 1965
Alexei Fedorovich Pakhomov (1900 - 1973)
Alexei Fedorovich Pakhomov
1900 - 1973
Samuel Petrovich Shiflyar (1786 - 1840)
Samuel Petrovich Shiflyar
1786 - 1840
Dmitri Vladimirovich Vrubel (1960 - 2022)
Dmitri Vladimirovich Vrubel
1960 - 2022
Apollon Nikolaevich Mokritsky (1810 - 1870)
Apollon Nikolaevich Mokritsky
1810 - 1870
Isaak Izrailevich Brodsky (1884 - 1939)
Isaak Izrailevich Brodsky
1884 - 1939
Konstantin Fyodorovich Bogaevsky (1872 - 1943)
Konstantin Fyodorovich Bogaevsky
1872 - 1943

Creators Contemporary art

Adam Marczukiewicz (1958)
Adam Marczukiewicz
1958
Fritz Moeller-Schlünz (1900 - 1990)
Fritz Moeller-Schlünz
1900 - 1990
Willy Aschmann (XX century)
Willy Aschmann
XX century
Karen Kilimnik (1955)
Karen Kilimnik
1955
Pietro Annigoni (1910 - 1988)
Pietro Annigoni
1910 - 1988
Carmen Oberst (1954)
Carmen Oberst
1954
Albert Decaris (1901 - 1988)
Albert Decaris
1901 - 1988
Francisco Rebolo (1902 - 1980)
Francisco Rebolo
1902 - 1980
Sergey Wolfgangovich Zagraevsky (1964 - 2020)
Sergey Wolfgangovich Zagraevsky
1964 - 2020
 Helene Schjerfbeckin (1862 - 1946)
Helene Schjerfbeckin
1862 - 1946
Helen Allingham (1848 - 1926)
Helen Allingham
1848 - 1926
Julius Klinger (1876 - 1942)
Julius Klinger
1876 - 1942
Richard Bertram Brooker (1888 - 1955)
Richard Bertram Brooker
1888 - 1955
August Frederik Hollming (1854 - 1915)
August Frederik Hollming
1854 - 1915
Giancarlo Piretti (1940)
Giancarlo Piretti
1940
Pablo Curatella Manes (1891 - 1962)
Pablo Curatella Manes
1891 - 1962
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