Sofya Isaakovna Dymshits-Tolstaya (1884 - 1963)

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Sofya Isaakovna Dymshits-Tolstaya

Sofya Isaakovna Dymshits-Tolstaya (Russian: Со́фья Исааковна Ды́мшиц-Толста́я) was a Russian avant-garde artist and graphic designer, whose life and work were intertwined with the tumultuous events of early 20th-century Russia. Born in St. Petersburg, she studied under Sergei Egornov, at Elizaveta Zvantseva's School of Drawing and Painting, and later in Paris under Jacques-Émile Blanche and Charles Guérin. Dymshits-Tolstaya contributed to exhibitions from 1912, marking her entry into the vibrant art scene of the time​​.

Dymshits-Tolstaya's work spans a range of subjects and styles, including propaganda posters and a series of portraits of women, which reflected the changing roles and perceptions of women in Soviet society. Her pieces like "Agitator Worker" (1931) and "Evdokia Fedotova, Chairwoman of the Second Congress of Collective Farm Shock Workers" (1935-1938) showcase her commitment to depicting the new Soviet woman, combining elements of realism with a keen sensitivity to the social dynamics of her era​​.

Throughout her career, Dymshits-Tolstaya was closely associated with key figures in Russian art and literature, including her marriage to Alexei Tolstoy and her involvement with Vladimir Tatlin, which positioned her at the heart of the avant-garde movement. Despite the personal and political challenges she faced, including the loss of her husband Herman Pesatti to the Gulag, Dymshits-Tolstaya's legacy as a pioneering artist remains significant. Her works are celebrated for their historical value and artistic merit, reflecting the complexities and contradictions of Soviet Russia​​.

For art collectors and enthusiasts, Dymshits-Tolstaya's work offers a unique window into the avant-garde movement and the socio-political landscape of early 20th-century Russia. Her contributions to art and her remarkable life story continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world. To stay updated on new sales and auction events featuring Sofya Isaakovna Dymshits-Tolstaya's works, sign up for updates and explore the rich heritage of this exceptional artist​​.

Date and place of birt:23 april 1884, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:30 august 1963, St. Petersburg, USSR
Nationality:Russia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Graphic artist, Media artist, Painter, Posterist
Art school / group:Knave of Diamonds, Mir iskusstva
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Cubism, Expressionism, Avant-garde, Constructivism, Dadaism

Creators Russia

Ilya Lvovich Selvinsky (1899 - 1968)
Ilya Lvovich Selvinsky
1899 - 1968
Georgy Iosifovich Rublev (1902 - 1975)
Georgy Iosifovich Rublev
1902 - 1975
Sergey Borisovich Daragan (1945 - 2004)
Sergey Borisovich Daragan
1945 - 2004
Alexey Petrovich Pochtennyj (1895 - 1942)
Alexey Petrovich Pochtennyj
1895 - 1942
Victor Alexandrovich Otiev (1935 - 1999)
Victor Alexandrovich Otiev
1935 - 1999
A.M. Bonegor (XIX century - XX century)
A.M. Bonegor
XIX century - XX century
Akhmat Fatkullovich Lutfullin (1928 - 2007)
Akhmat Fatkullovich Lutfullin
1928 - 2007
Yakov Mikhailovich Strukhmanchuk (1884 - 1937)
Yakov Mikhailovich Strukhmanchuk
1884 - 1937
Ivan Petrovich Pozhalostin (1837 - 1909)
Ivan Petrovich Pozhalostin
1837 - 1909
Nikolay Egorovich Sverchkov (1817 - 1898)
Nikolay Egorovich Sverchkov
1817 - 1898
Afanasy Nikolaevich Osipov (1928 - 2017)
Afanasy Nikolaevich Osipov
1928 - 2017
George Ivanovich Narbut (1886 - 1920)
George Ivanovich Narbut
1886 - 1920
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid (1783 - 1844)
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid
1783 - 1844
Afanasy Grigorievich Grigoriev (1782 - 1868)
Afanasy Grigorievich Grigoriev
1782 - 1868
Osip Abramovich Sidlin (1909 - 1972)
Osip Abramovich Sidlin
1909 - 1972
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vesnin (1883 - 1959)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vesnin
1883 - 1959

Creators Avant-garde

Stephan Geisler (1968)
Stephan Geisler
1968
Ennio Morlotti (1910 - 1992)
Ennio Morlotti
1910 - 1992
Yuri Berngardovich Kafengauz (1929 - 2008)
Yuri Berngardovich Kafengauz
1929 - 2008
Paula Modersohn-Becker (1876 - 1907)
Paula Modersohn-Becker
1876 - 1907
Raul Martinez (1927 - 1995)
Raul Martinez
1927 - 1995
Imre Ámos (1907 - 1944)
Imre Ámos
1907 - 1944
Charles Bézie (1934)
Charles Bézie
1934
Frank-Arno Grüttner (1940 - 2019)
Frank-Arno Grüttner
1940 - 2019
Dietz Edzard (1893 - 1963)
Dietz Edzard
1893 - 1963
Hans Breinlinger (1888 - 1963)
Hans Breinlinger
1888 - 1963
Leo Leuppi (1893 - 1972)
Leo Leuppi
1893 - 1972
Werner Buser (1928 - 1994)
Werner Buser
1928 - 1994
Vadim Abramovich Sidur (1924 - 1986)
Vadim Abramovich Sidur
1924 - 1986
Peter Brandes (1944)
Peter Brandes
1944
Jean Derval (1925 - 2010)
Jean Derval
1925 - 2010
Josef Urbach (1889 - 1973)
Josef Urbach
1889 - 1973
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