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

Mikhail Matveevich Shvartsman (1926 - 1997)
Mikhail Matveevich Shvartsman
1926 - 1997
Aleksandr Emmanuilovich Belenson (1890 - 1949)
Aleksandr Emmanuilovich Belenson
1890 - 1949
Pavel Andreyevich Fedotov (1815 - 1852)
Pavel Andreyevich Fedotov
1815 - 1852
Solomon Rossin (1937)
Solomon Rossin
1937
Lyudmila Davidovna Burliuk-Kuznetsova (1885 - 1968)
Lyudmila Davidovna Burliuk-Kuznetsova
1885 - 1968
Vadim Fedorovich Ryndin (1902 - 1974)
Vadim Fedorovich Ryndin
1902 - 1974
Feodosy Ivanovich Yanenko (1762 - 1809)
Feodosy Ivanovich Yanenko
1762 - 1809
Yuly Yulyevich Perevezentsev (1938 - 2024)
Yuly Yulyevich Perevezentsev
1938 - 2024
Olga Mikhailovna Bernatsky (1899 - 1971)
Olga Mikhailovna Bernatsky
1899 - 1971
Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky (1770 - 1852)
Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky
1770 - 1852
Vyacheslav Grigorievich Kubarev (1941 - 2018)
Vyacheslav Grigorievich Kubarev
1941 - 2018
Pyotr Vasilievich Vasiliev (1899 - 1975)
Pyotr Vasilievich Vasiliev
1899 - 1975
Yuriy Sobolev (1928 - 2002)
Yuriy Sobolev
1928 - 2002
Vilyo Johannes Koyo (1891 - 1966)
Vilyo Johannes Koyo
1891 - 1966
Aleksandr Ivanovich Terebenev (1815 - 1859)
Aleksandr Ivanovich Terebenev
1815 - 1859
Ivan Nikolaevich Pavlov (1872 - 1951)
Ivan Nikolaevich Pavlov
1872 - 1951

Creators Socialist realism

Nikolay Andreyevich Tyrsa (1887 - 1942)
Nikolay Andreyevich Tyrsa
1887 - 1942
Erwin Bindewald (1897 - 1950)
Erwin Bindewald
1897 - 1950
Izzat Klychev (1923 - 2006)
Izzat Klychev
1923 - 2006
Ivan Semenovich Sorokin (1910 - 1986)
Ivan Semenovich Sorokin
1910 - 1986
Sultan Shamsutdinovich Abaev (1954)
Sultan Shamsutdinovich Abaev
1954
Pyotr Ivanovich Zhigimont (1914 - 2003)
Pyotr Ivanovich Zhigimont
1914 - 2003
Sergei Mikhailovich Orlov (1911 - 1971)
Sergei Mikhailovich Orlov
1911 - 1971
Mikhail Isakovich Weinstein (1940 - 1981)
Mikhail Isakovich Weinstein
1940 - 1981
Boris Fedorovich Domashnikov (1924 - 2003)
Boris Fedorovich Domashnikov
1924 - 2003
Mikhail Andreevich Sharonov (1881 - 1957)
Mikhail Andreevich Sharonov
1881 - 1957
Georgy Evlampievich Nikolsky (1906 - 1973)
Georgy Evlampievich Nikolsky
1906 - 1973
Zinaida Antonovna Astapovich-Bocharova (1898 - 1993)
Zinaida Antonovna Astapovich-Bocharova
1898 - 1993
Sergey Timofeyevich Konenkov (1874 - 1971)
Sergey Timofeyevich Konenkov
1874 - 1971
Sandor Bortnik (1893 - 1976)
Sandor Bortnik
1893 - 1976
Elena Aleksandrovna Kamolova (1918 - 2020)
Elena Aleksandrovna Kamolova
1918 - 2020
Irakli Moiseevich Toidze (1902 - 1985)
Irakli Moiseevich Toidze
1902 - 1985
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