Sulo Juntunen (1915 - 1980) - photo 1

Sulo Juntunen

Sulo Juntunen (Russian: Суло Хейккиевич Юнтунен) was a Soviet artist of Finno-Ingermanic origin, celebrated for his multifaceted contributions to the art world as both a painter and a graphic artist. Born on September 1, 1915, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and passing away on November 19, 1980, in Petrozavodsk, USSR, Juntunen's life and career were marked by his deep connection to the landscapes of his homeland and his ability to portray the changing face of society through his art​.

His early years were characterized by a diverse set of experiences, from living in Finland with his family to working various jobs upon their return to the Soviet Union. It wasn't until after World War II that Juntunen fully embraced his calling as a painter, joining the Union of Soviet Artists in 1946 and becoming a significant figure in the art community, especially within the Karelian region. Juntunen's work is renowned for its detailed portrayal of modern urban and industrial landscapes, as well as the serene beauty of unspoiled nature. His artistic journey reflects a transition from detailed Soviet landscapes to a more laconic and strict drawing style, culminating in panoramic landscapes primarily focused on Karelia in his later years​.

Juntunen's achievements in the art world were recognized with numerous titles, including Honored Worker of Arts of the Karelian ASSR in 1953, Honored Worker of Arts of Russia in 1959, and People's Artist of the USSR in 1980. His work has been exhibited widely, both within the USSR and internationally, and is part of the collections of major museums such as the Tretyakov Gallery, the Russian Museum, and even the Museum of Realistic Arts in Utah, USA​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Sulo Juntunen's work offers a rich tapestry of Soviet and Finnish history, depicted through the lens of an artist who skillfully navigated between two worlds. His legacy continues to inspire and intrigue those passionate about the art of the 20th century.

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Date and place of birt:1 september 1915, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:19 november 1980, Petrozavodsk, USSR
Nationality:Russia, Finland, USSR
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Graphic artist, Painter
Genre:Cityscape, Genre art, Industrial landscape, Landscape painting, Rural landscape
Art style:Socialist realism

Creators Russia

Serafim Nikolaevich Sudbinin (1867 - 1944)
Serafim Nikolaevich Sudbinin
1867 - 1944
Konstantin Aleksandrovich Vyalov (1900 - 1976)
Konstantin Aleksandrovich Vyalov
1900 - 1976
Pavel Fyodorovich Sudakov (1914 - 2010)
Pavel Fyodorovich Sudakov
1914 - 2010
Boris Nikolayevich Gushchin (1931 - 2000)
Boris Nikolayevich Gushchin
1931 - 2000
Isaac Ilyich Levitan (1860 - 1900)
Isaac Ilyich Levitan
1860 - 1900
Solomon Borisovich Nikritin (1898 - 1965)
Solomon Borisovich Nikritin
1898 - 1965
August Frederik Hollming (1854 - 1915)
August Frederik Hollming
1854 - 1915
Leontiy Semenovich Miropolskiy (1759 - 1819)
Leontiy Semenovich Miropolskiy
1759 - 1819
Andrey Alekseevich Yakovlev (1934 - 2012)
Andrey Alekseevich Yakovlev
1934 - 2012
Alexei Nikolaevich Borisov (1889 - 1937)
Alexei Nikolaevich Borisov
1889 - 1937
Fyodor Petrovich Tolstoy (1783 - 1873)
Fyodor Petrovich Tolstoy
1783 - 1873
Israel Aryevich Feinsilberg (1893 - 1942)
Israel Aryevich Feinsilberg
1893 - 1942
Rostislav Alexandrovich Danov (1941 - 1993)
Rostislav Alexandrovich Danov
1941 - 1993
Herman Moiseyevich Gold (1933)
Herman Moiseyevich Gold
1933
Lidia Alekseevna Masterkova (1927 - 2008)
Lidia Alekseevna Masterkova
1927 - 2008
Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets (1816 - 1846)
Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets
1816 - 1846

Creators Socialist realism

Djordje Andrejević-Kun (1904 - 1964)
Djordje Andrejević-Kun
1904 - 1964
Nikolai Mikhailovich Chernyshev (1885 - 1973)
Nikolai Mikhailovich Chernyshev
1885 - 1973
Stepan Ilyich Dudnik (1913 - 1996)
Stepan Ilyich Dudnik
1913 - 1996
Lidia Ivanovna Charlemagne (1915 - 1963)
Lidia Ivanovna Charlemagne
1915 - 1963
Nguyễn Sáng (1923 - 1988)
Nguyễn Sáng
1923 - 1988
Konstantin Matveyevich Lomykin (1924 - 1993)
Konstantin Matveyevich Lomykin
1924 - 1993
Ehlvira Vladimirovna Voznesenskaia (1938 - 2017)
Ehlvira Vladimirovna Voznesenskaia
1938 - 2017
Nina Aleksandrovna Malysheva (1914 - 1983)
Nina Aleksandrovna Malysheva
1914 - 1983
Robert Petrosovich Avakyan (1932 - 2002)
Robert Petrosovich Avakyan
1932 - 2002
Andrey Dmitrievich Goncharov (1903 - 1979)
Andrey Dmitrievich Goncharov
1903 - 1979
Vladimir Grigorievich Odintsov (1902 - 1957)
Vladimir Grigorievich Odintsov
1902 - 1957
Sabyrbek Mambetsadykovich Akylbekov (1914 - 1968)
Sabyrbek Mambetsadykovich Akylbekov
1914 - 1968
Khasbulat Yusupovich Yusupov (1952 - 2015)
Khasbulat Yusupovich Yusupov
1952 - 2015
Vecheslav Frantsevich Zagonek (1919 - 1994)
Vecheslav Frantsevich Zagonek
1919 - 1994
Ivan Dmitrievich Shadr (Ivanov) (1887 - 1941)
Ivan Dmitrievich Shadr (Ivanov)
1887 - 1941
Antonio Bernie (1905 - 1981)
Antonio Bernie
1905 - 1981