Vera Mikhailovna Ermolaeva (1893 - 1937)

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Vera Mikhailovna Ermolaeva

Vera Mikhailovna Ermolaeva (Russian: Ве́ра Миха́йловна Ермола́ева) was a Russian avant-garde artist, illustrator, and educator, renowned for her contributions to children's literature and modern art. Born in the village of Klyuchi, she emerged as a pivotal figure in the Russian avant-garde movement, known for her innovative approaches to book illustration and her role in shaping early 20th-century art education and theory.

Ermolaeva's career is marked by her significant involvement with the book-publishing studio "Today" (Segodnya) in Petrograd, where she, alongside other notable artists, produced hand-crafted picture books and lubki. Her illustrations for children's books, such as those written by Natan Vengrov and Alexander Vvedensky, reflect a unique blend of narrative and visual artistry, contributing to the development of a new genre of children's literature​​.

In addition to her illustration work, Ermolaeva's influence extended to art education. She played a crucial role at the Vitebsk Art School, inviting Kazimir Malevich to teach and eventually leading the institution. Her efforts alongside Malevich and others facilitated the formation of UNOVIS, a collective dedicated to exploring and promoting avant-garde art principles​​.

Ermolaeva's theoretical and practical work in the field of color theory at the State Institute of Artistic Culture (GINKHUK) further underscores her contributions to modern art. Her association with the "Association of Real Art" (Oberiu) and her involvement in creating avant-garde art circles highlight her commitment to exploring the intersections between art, theory, and society​​.

Her works, including "Still Life" and "The Concert. Composition on the Theme of Bernardino Licinio," are held in prestigious collections, such as the State Russian Museum, the State Tretyakov Gallery, the Pushkin Museum, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and the Ludwig Museum, showcasing her enduring legacy in the art world​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Ermolaeva's story and creations offer a window into the vibrant world of the Russian avant-garde. Her dedication to art education, innovative approach to book illustration, and contributions to modern art theory make her a fascinating figure in the history of art.

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Date and place of birt:2 november 1893, Ключи, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:26 september 1937, Karaganda, USSR
Nationality:Russia, Kazakhstan, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Designer, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Art school / group:La Ruche
Genre:Landscape painting, Still life
Art style:Cubism, Realism, Avant-garde, Futurism, Suprematism
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