Vecheslav Frantsevich Zagonek (1919 - 1994)

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Vecheslav Frantsevich Zagonek

Vecheslav Frantsevich Zagonek (Russian: Вячесла́в Фра́нцевич Заго́нек) was a distinguished Soviet painter, celebrated as a People's Artist of the USSR and a luminous figure within the Leningrad school of painting. Born on December 19, 1919, in Irkutsk, East Siberia, Zagonek's journey into the arts took him to Leningrad, where he honed his skills at the prestigious Secondary Art School under the All-Russian Academy of Art and later at the Repin Institute. His art, known for its lyrical landscapes and evocative genre paintings, carried the essence of his homeland's beauty and its people's spirit. Zagonek's contributions to art were recognized with his membership in the Academy of Arts of the USSR, and his works are held in high esteem, displayed in prominent Russian museums like the State Russian Museum and the State Tretyakov Gallery, as well as in international collections​.

Throughout his career, Zagonek exhibited a profound ability to capture the Russian landscape and everyday life, rendering them with a depth of feeling and a nuanced palette that spoke to the soul of the viewer. His works from various periods, including notable pieces like "Girl with a horse" and "Village Vella. Snowdrift," have been highly valued at auctions, reflecting the enduring appeal and significance of his art​​.

Zagonek's legacy extends beyond the borders of Russia, with his paintings residing in museum collections worldwide, underscoring his role as a key ambassador of Soviet art on the global stage. His dedication to his craft earned him prestigious accolades, including the title of People's Artist of the USSR, and placed him among the esteemed members of the Russian Academy of Sciences​​.

For art collectors and enthusiasts, the works of Vecheslav Frantsevich Zagonek offer a unique glimpse into the soul of Russian art, embodying the beauty, complexity, and spirit of his time. To stay informed on upcoming sales and auction events featuring Zagonek's work, consider signing up for updates. This exclusive subscription will ensure you're among the first to know when new pieces become available, allowing you to add a piece of Russian art history to your collection.

Date and place of birt:19 december 1919, Irkutsk, Russia
Date and place of death:24 june 1994, St. Petersburg, Russia
Nationality:Russia, USSR
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Leningrad School
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Still life
Art style:Socialist realism, Contemporary art

Creators Russia

Michail Grobman (1939)
Michail Grobman
1939
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasiliev (1907 - 1975)
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasiliev
1907 - 1975
André-Jean Le Brun (Lebrun) (1737 - 1811)
André-Jean Le Brun (Lebrun)
1737 - 1811
Leonid Frechkop (1897 - 1982)
Leonid Frechkop
1897 - 1982
Alexandr Ivanovich Blokhin (1877 - 1944)
Alexandr Ivanovich Blokhin
1877 - 1944
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov (1904 - 1991)
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov
1904 - 1991
Mikhail Vasilyevich Le-Dentu (1891 - 1917)
Mikhail Vasilyevich Le-Dentu
1891 - 1917
Vasily Filippovich Rudnev (1928 - 2018)
Vasily Filippovich Rudnev
1928 - 2018
Aleksey Petrovich Tkachyov (1925)
Aleksey Petrovich Tkachyov
1925
Georg Gsell (1673 - 1740)
Georg Gsell
1673 - 1740
Ekaterina Sergeevna Zernova (1900 - 1995)
Ekaterina Sergeevna Zernova
1900 - 1995
George Hoyningen-Huene (1900 - 1968)
George Hoyningen-Huene
1900 - 1968
Simkha Faibusovich Simkhovitch (1885 - 1949)
Simkha Faibusovich Simkhovitch
1885 - 1949
Gabdulla Muhamedgarifovich (Abdulla) Tukayev (Tuqay) (1886 - 1913)
Gabdulla Muhamedgarifovich (Abdulla) Tukayev (Tuqay)
1886 - 1913
Alexey Lukich Yushanov (1840 - 1866)
Alexey Lukich Yushanov
1840 - 1866
Alexander Mikhailovich Stadnik (1916 - 1999)
Alexander Mikhailovich Stadnik
1916 - 1999

Creators Contemporary art

Cornelia Schleime (1953)
Cornelia Schleime
1953
Avery Preesman (1968)
Avery Preesman
1968
Natalya Alekseevna Egorshina (1926 - 2010)
Natalya Alekseevna Egorshina
1926 - 2010
Hanno Edelmann (1923 - 2013)
Hanno Edelmann
1923 - 2013
Richard Roth (1946)
Richard Roth
1946
Sabiha Bozjaly (1904 - 1998)
Sabiha Bozjaly
1904 - 1998
John Matos (1961)
John Matos
1961
René Carcan (1925 - 1993)
René Carcan
1925 - 1993
Laurie Simmons (1949)
Laurie Simmons
1949
Antony Gormley (1950)
Antony Gormley
1950
Heiner Thiel (1957)
Heiner Thiel
1957
Robert Heinecken (1931 - 2006)
Robert Heinecken
1931 - 2006
Tyler Ballon (1996)
Tyler Ballon
1996
Margaretha Dubach (1938)
Margaretha Dubach
1938
Liubov Efimovna London (1924 - 2018)
Liubov Efimovna London
1924 - 2018
Henri-Georges Adam (1904 - 1967)
Henri-Georges Adam
1904 - 1967
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