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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Alexei Nikolaevich Glukharyov (1959)
Alexei Nikolaevich Glukharyov
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Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets (1816 - 1846)
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Nikolai Ivanovich Fechin (1881 - 1955)
Nikolai Ivanovich Fechin
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André Aaron Bilis (1893 - 1971)
André Aaron Bilis
1893 - 1971
Voldemar Matvejs (1877 - 1916)
Voldemar Matvejs
1877 - 1916
Natalya Danko (1892 - 1942)
Natalya Danko
1892 - 1942
Mihail Mikhailovich Chemiakin (1943)
Mihail Mikhailovich Chemiakin
1943
Alessio Issupoff (1889 - 1957)
Alessio Issupoff
1889 - 1957
Jean-Louis Voille (1744 - 1829)
Jean-Louis Voille
1744 - 1829
Artur Petrovich Apinis (1904 - 1975)
Artur Petrovich Apinis
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Gleb-Nikita Antonovich Lavinsky (1921 - 1986)
Gleb-Nikita Antonovich Lavinsky
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Bartolomeo Karlo Rastrelli (1675 - 1744)
Bartolomeo Karlo Rastrelli
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Antonina Fedorovna Sofronova (1892 - 1966)
Antonina Fedorovna Sofronova
1892 - 1966
Yakov Aleksandrovich Tugendkhold (Tugendhold) (1882 - 1928)
Yakov Aleksandrovich Tugendkhold (Tugendhold)
1882 - 1928
Aleksandr Vachrameev (1874 - 1926)
Aleksandr Vachrameev
1874 - 1926
Karl Fedorovich Gun (1831 - 1877)
Karl Fedorovich Gun
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Vsevolod Grigorievich Averin (1889 - 1946)
Vsevolod Grigorievich Averin
1889 - 1946
Vladimir Grigorievich Veisberg (1924 - 1985)
Vladimir Grigorievich Veisberg
1924 - 1985
Ismail Al-Sheikhly (1924 - 2002)
Ismail Al-Sheikhly
1924 - 2002
Rudolf Wimmer (1849 - 1915)
Rudolf Wimmer
1849 - 1915
Franz Anton Hartmann (1694 - 1728)
Franz Anton Hartmann
1694 - 1728
Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst (1868 - 1938)
Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst
1868 - 1938
Hugo Salmson (1843 - 1894)
Hugo Salmson
1843 - 1894
Gustav Adolf Krausche (1850 - 1917)
Gustav Adolf Krausche
1850 - 1917
Johann Nepomuk Gibèle (1775 - 1836)
Johann Nepomuk Gibèle
1775 - 1836
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni (1836 - 1902)
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni
1836 - 1902
Harry Herman Roseland (1867 - 1950)
Harry Herman Roseland
1867 - 1950
Hendrik Heyligers (1877 - 1967)
Hendrik Heyligers
1877 - 1967
Leon Jan Wyczólkowski (1852 - 1936)
Leon Jan Wyczólkowski
1852 - 1936
Giuseppe Casciaro (1861 - 1941)
Giuseppe Casciaro
1861 - 1941
Kaspar Jacob Strickler (1906 - 1976)
Kaspar Jacob Strickler
1906 - 1976
Sergey Ivanovich (Serge) Charchoune (1888 - 1975)
Sergey Ivanovich (Serge) Charchoune
1888 - 1975
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