Victor Grigorievich Tsyplakov (1915 - 1986)

Victor Grigorievich Tsyplakov

Victor Grigorievich Tsyplakov (Russian: Виктор Григорьевич Цыплаков) was a Soviet artist of the second half of the twentieth century. He is known as a painter, master of thematic painting, landscape painter, portraitist, and teacher.

Victor Tsyplakov created famous thematic works of the historical genre, including "Gorky on the Volga", "V. I. Lenin", "Doprosy. I. Lenin", "Interrogation of Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya". He was among the few artists entrusted to make sketches of Stalin's funeral. In the work of the master especially stand out landscapes - he masterfully depicted nature, created poetic images and played with light. In portraits of models and close people, the artist conveyed a subtle psychological characterization and a sense of friendly sympathy.