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

Vasily Alekseyevich Volkov (1840 - 1907)
Vasily Alekseyevich Volkov
1840 - 1907
Otari Zakharovich Kandaurov (1937)
Otari Zakharovich Kandaurov
1937
Georgy Eduardovich Satel (1917 - 2012)
Georgy Eduardovich Satel
1917 - 2012
David Petrovich Shterenberg (1881 - 1948)
David Petrovich Shterenberg
1881 - 1948
Martin Ferdinand Quadal (1736 - 1811)
Martin Ferdinand Quadal
1736 - 1811
Boris Konstantinovich Orlov (1941)
Boris Konstantinovich Orlov
1941
Andrej Mikhailovich Lanskoy (1902 - 1976)
Andrej Mikhailovich Lanskoy
1902 - 1976
Ruben Monakhov (1970)
Ruben Monakhov
1970
Sergei Antonovich Podgayevsky (1889 - 1923)
Sergei Antonovich Podgayevsky
1889 - 1923
Mikhail Osipovich Mikeshin (1835 - 1896)
Mikhail Osipovich Mikeshin
1835 - 1896
Andrey Matveevich Matveev (1701 - 1739)
Andrey Matveevich Matveev
1701 - 1739
Andreas Golder (1979)
Andreas Golder
1979
Boris Valentinovich Shcherbakov (1916 - 1995)
Boris Valentinovich Shcherbakov
1916 - 1995
Stepan Vladislavovich Bakalovich (Bakalowicz) (1857 - 1947)
Stepan Vladislavovich Bakalovich (Bakalowicz)
1857 - 1947
Isaak Moiseevich Rabinovich (1894 - 1961)
Isaak Moiseevich Rabinovich
1894 - 1961
Mikhail Ivanovich Terebenyov (1795 - 1864)
Mikhail Ivanovich Terebenyov
1795 - 1864

Creators Contemporary art

Oskar Mulley (1891 - 1949)
Oskar Mulley
1891 - 1949
Konstantin Gorbatov (1876 - 1945)
Konstantin Gorbatov
1876 - 1945
Hiro (Yasuhiro) Wakabayashi (1930 - 2021)
Hiro (Yasuhiro) Wakabayashi
1930 - 2021
Erwin von Kreibig (1904 - 1961)
Erwin von Kreibig
1904 - 1961
Otto Waalkes (1948)
Otto Waalkes
1948
Bernd and Hilla Becher ()
Bernd and Hilla Becher
Richard Lindner (1901 - 1978)
Richard Lindner
1901 - 1978
Kim Nikolaevich Britov (1925 - 2010)
Kim Nikolaevich Britov
1925 - 2010
Alberto Gironella (1929 - 1999)
Alberto Gironella
1929 - 1999
Brion Gysin (1916 - 1986)
Brion Gysin
1916 - 1986
Velasco Vitali (1960)
Velasco Vitali
1960
Thomas Bernstein (1952)
Thomas Bernstein
1952
Jozef Teodor Mousson (1887 - 1946)
Jozef Teodor Mousson
1887 - 1946
Andrey Alekseevich Yakovlev (1934 - 2012)
Andrey Alekseevich Yakovlev
1934 - 2012
Steven Ketchum (1983)
Steven Ketchum
1983
Narayan Shridhar Bendre (1910 - 1992)
Narayan Shridhar Bendre
1910 - 1992
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