Vladimir Nikolaevich Domogatsky (1876 - 1939)

Vladimir Nikolaevich Domogatsky

Vladimir Nicholaevich Domogatsky (Russian: Владимир Николаевич Домогацкий) was a Russian sculptor, teacher, and Honored Art Worker of the RSFSR, known for his contribution to the development of Soviet sculpture. Born in Odessa in 1876 and spending his early years in Switzerland and Ukraine, Domogatsky's life and career were predominantly centered in Moscow. He studied law at Moscow University and then took up sculpture under the tutelage of S.M. Volnukhin and S.V. Ivanov. Domogatsky's work was greatly influenced by the works of P. P. Trubetskiy, Auguste Rodin, the animalist painter R. Bugatti and others. Travels to Paris and Italy contributed to the improvement of his skills, especially in working with marble.

Domogatsky's work was diverse: genre, animalistic and portrait sculpture. Notable works include Boy in a Coat (1904), Portrait of an Old Actor (1913), and Portrait of Lev Shestov (1917), demonstrating his skill in merging Russian sculptural traditions with Western European influences. Teaching at the Moscow Institute of Fine Arts, organizing and participating in exhibitions all attest to his significant influence on the Soviet art scene. His works are held in prestigious museums, including the State Tretyakov Gallery, reflecting his enduring legacy in Russian art.

For collectors and experts, Domogatsky's sculptures represent a unique combination of historical and cultural narrative, embodied in the subtlety of his craftsmanship. His contributions to monumental propaganda and theoretical developments in sculpture further cement his status as a key figure in 20th century Soviet art.

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