Vitaly Konstantinovich Tsvirko (1913 - 1993)

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Vitaly Konstantinovich Tsvirko

Vitaly Konstantinovich Tsvirko (Russian: Виталий Константинович Цвирко), a renowned Belarusian artist, educator, and painter, emerged as a significant figure in the Belarusian art scene throughout the 20th century. Born on February 14, 1913, in the village of Radeevo, now part of Belarus, Tsvirko's upbringing in a family of rural teachers laid the groundwork for his artistic pursuits. His early exposure to the works of Russian artists, coupled with his formal education at the Vitebsk Art College and later at the Surikov Art Institute in Moscow, honed his skills and shaped his artistic direction.

Tsvirko's career blossomed post-World War II, marked by his return to Belarus where he deeply engaged with painting, focusing on military-historical and post-war themes. His works, such as "The Unconquered" and a series of landscapes that poignantly capture the Belarusian nature, are testament to his rich, picturesque manner and lyrical representation of his homeland. These pieces not only earned him the title of People's Artist of the BSSR but also the State Prize of the BSSR, reflecting his significant contribution to Belarusian culture and art.

Beyond his artistic achievements, Tsvirko's legacy includes his role as an educator, influencing future generations of Belarusian artists. His tenure at the Minsk School of Art and later at the Belarusian Theatre and Art Institute, where he served as rector, allowed him to mentor notable Belarusian artists, further cementing his impact on the art world.

Tsvirko's works, celebrated for their depiction of Belarusian landscapes and historical themes, have found homes in various museums and galleries, notably the State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War in Minsk. His dedication to capturing the essence of Belarusian identity and nature made him a pivotal figure in the country's artistic heritage.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Tsvirko's oeuvre represents a rich tapestry of Belarusian culture and history, encapsulating the beauty of its landscapes and the resilience of its people. His contributions to art and education have left an indelible mark on Belarusian culture, making his works highly sought after by enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

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Date and place of birt:14 february 1913, Радеево, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:11 june 1993, Minsk, Byelorussia
Nationality:Byelorussia
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Painter
Genre:Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Still life
Art style:Realism, Socialist realism

Creators Byelorussia

Osip Markovich Lubitch (1896 - 1990)
Osip Markovich Lubitch
1896 - 1990
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski (1833 - 1900)
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski
1833 - 1900
Konstantin Ivanovich Khoroshevich (1927 - 2013)
Konstantin Ivanovich Khoroshevich
1927 - 2013
Carl Jutz II (1873 - 1915)
Carl Jutz II
1873 - 1915
Solomon Rossin (1937)
Solomon Rossin
1937
Yakov Andreevich Golubev (1913 - 1973)
Yakov Andreevich Golubev
1913 - 1973
Edward Pawłowicz (1825 - 1909)
Edward Pawłowicz
1825 - 1909
Sergey Konstantinovich Zaryanko (1818 - 1871)
Sergey Konstantinovich Zaryanko
1818 - 1871
Jean-Baptiste Roby (1821 - 1910)
Jean-Baptiste Roby
1821 - 1910
Walenty Wańkowicz (1800 - 1842)
Walenty Wańkowicz
1800 - 1842
Helena Skirmunt (1827 - 1874)
Helena Skirmunt
1827 - 1874
Grigory Yefimovich Gluckmann (1898 - 1973)
Grigory Yefimovich Gluckmann
1898 - 1973
Casimir Stabrovsky (1869 - 1929)
Casimir Stabrovsky
1869 - 1929
Alexander Diomidovich Dashkevich (1912 - 1984)
Alexander Diomidovich Dashkevich
1912 - 1984
Robert Efimovich Landarsky (1936)
Robert Efimovich Landarsky
1936
Stanislav Yulianovich Zhukovsky (1873 - 1944)
Stanislav Yulianovich Zhukovsky
1873 - 1944

Creators Realism

Georgy Georgievich Chernyavsky (1924 - 1981)
Georgy Georgievich Chernyavsky
1924 - 1981
Johann Geyer (1807 - 1875)
Johann Geyer
1807 - 1875
Alberto Prosdocimi (1852 - 1925)
Alberto Prosdocimi
1852 - 1925
Willy Graba (1894 - 1973)
Willy Graba
1894 - 1973
Franz Korwan (1865 - 1942)
Franz Korwan
1865 - 1942
Franciscus van der Steen (1615 - 1672)
Franciscus van der Steen
1615 - 1672
Georg Sommer (1848 - 1917)
Georg Sommer
1848 - 1917
Ole Hansen (XIX century - ?)
Ole Hansen
XIX century - ?
Charles Sheeler (1883 - 1965)
Charles Sheeler
1883 - 1965
Anton Ivanovich Manastyrsky (1878 - 1969)
Anton Ivanovich Manastyrsky
1878 - 1969
Karl Pierre Daubigny (1846 - 1886)
Karl Pierre Daubigny
1846 - 1886
Francis Alexander (1800 - 1880)
Francis Alexander
1800 - 1880
Friedrich Carl Gröger (1766 - 1838)
Friedrich Carl Gröger
1766 - 1838
Hercules Pieterszoon Seghers (1589 - 1638)
Hercules Pieterszoon Seghers
1589 - 1638
Hans Baluschek (1870 - 1935)
Hans Baluschek
1870 - 1935
Pero Poček (1878 - 1963)
Pero Poček
1878 - 1963
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