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

Tatyana Isidorovna Rusakova (1903 - 1972)
Tatyana Isidorovna Rusakova
1903 - 1972
Nikolay Nikolayevich Volodimirov (1910 - 2006)
Nikolay Nikolayevich Volodimirov
1910 - 2006
Renato Guttuso (1911 - 1987)
Renato Guttuso
1911 - 1987
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff
1889 - 1967
Ivan Petrovich Ivanov-Vano (1900 - 1987)
Ivan Petrovich Ivanov-Vano
1900 - 1987
Artur Petrovich Apinis (1904 - 1975)
Artur Petrovich Apinis
1904 - 1975
Nikolay Alexandrovich Sysoev (1918 - 2001)
Nikolay Alexandrovich Sysoev
1918 - 2001
Anton Mikhailovich Legashov (1798 - 1865)
Anton Mikhailovich Legashov
1798 - 1865
Fyodor (Theodore) Igorevich Stravinsky (Strawinsky) (1907 - 1989)
Fyodor (Theodore) Igorevich Stravinsky (Strawinsky)
1907 - 1989
Yevgeny Pavlovich Melnikov (1928 - 2010)
Yevgeny Pavlovich Melnikov
1928 - 2010
Pyotr Vasilievich Basin (1793 - 1877)
Pyotr Vasilievich Basin
1793 - 1877
Valery Vsevolodovich Kapterev (1900 - 1981)
Valery Vsevolodovich Kapterev
1900 - 1981
Viktor Mikhailovich Krysin (1924 - 2000)
Viktor Mikhailovich Krysin
1924 - 2000
Aron Froimovich Bukh (1923 - 2006)
Aron Froimovich Bukh
1923 - 2006
Alexey Kuzmich Denisov-Uralsky (1864 - 1926)
Alexey Kuzmich Denisov-Uralsky
1864 - 1926
Mikhail Matveevich Ivanov (1748 - 1828)
Mikhail Matveevich Ivanov
1748 - 1828

Creators Contemporary art

Trevor Paglen (1947)
Trevor Paglen
1947
Franz Pflugradt (1861 - 1946)
Franz Pflugradt
1861 - 1946
Petrus Wandrey (1939 - 2012)
Petrus Wandrey
1939 - 2012
Constancia Nery (1936)
Constancia Nery
1936
Otto Piltz (1846 - 1910)
Otto Piltz
1846 - 1910
Robert Frangeš-Mihanović (1872 - 1940)
Robert Frangeš-Mihanović
1872 - 1940
Stanislav Mikhailovich Nikireev (1932 - 2007)
Stanislav Mikhailovich Nikireev
1932 - 2007
Thomas Virnich (1957)
Thomas Virnich
1957
Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva (1936)
Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva
1936
Georg Urlaub (1844 - 1914)
Georg Urlaub
1844 - 1914
Gerson Fehrenbach (1932 - 2004)
Gerson Fehrenbach
1932 - 2004
Julius Christian Rehder (1861 - 1955)
Julius Christian Rehder
1861 - 1955
Andrey Gennad'evich Pozdeev (1926 - 1998)
Andrey Gennad'evich Pozdeev
1926 - 1998
John William Cavanaugh (1921 - 1985)
John William Cavanaugh
1921 - 1985
Stanislav Dembitsky (1866 - 1924)
Stanislav Dembitsky
1866 - 1924
Jean Dewasne (1921 - 1999)
Jean Dewasne
1921 - 1999
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