Vilhelms Purvītis (1872 - 1945)

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Vilhelms Purvītis

Vilhelms Kārlis Purvītis was a Latvian landscape painter and educator, celebrated for his profound influence on Latvian art and culture. Born in 1872 in the Kreis Riga area of the Governorate of Livonia, Purvītis is renowned for his mastery in capturing the neo-romantic atmosphere of Latvian nature through his paintings. He studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg under Arkhip Kuindzhi, graduating with the Grand Gold Medal in 1897. His works, such as "Winter" (1910) and "Spring Waters (Maestoso)" (1911), showcase his evolution from Realism to Impressionism, influenced by European masters and movements like Art Nouveau.

Purvītis's contribution to Latvian art extends beyond his paintings. He founded the Latvian Academy of Art and served as its first rector from 1919 to 1934, shaping a generation of Latvian artists. His leadership roles at the Art Academy of Latvia and the Latvian National Museum of Art were pivotal in promoting Latvian art internationally, especially during the Republic of Latvia period. Despite personal losses, including the destruction of his house and many works during WWII, Purvītis's legacy endures through his influential teaching and the Purvītis Prize, established to recognize contemporary achievements in visual arts in Latvia​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Vilhelms Kārlis Purvītis's work represents not only a high point in Latvian landscape painting but also an embodiment of the country's rich cultural heritage. To stay updated on new discoveries, sales, and auction events related to Purvītis's work, signing up for updates is highly recommended. This ensures that enthusiasts and collectors alike are always informed about opportunities to engage with the legacy of this remarkable Latvian artist.

Date and place of birt:3 march 1872, Zaube, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:14 january 1945, Bad Nauheim, Germany
Nationality:Germany, Latvia, Russia
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Educator, Painter, Public figure
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva
Genre:Landscape painting
Art style:Expressionism, Impressionism

Creators Germany

Georg Melchior Kraus (1737 - 1806)
Georg Melchior Kraus
1737 - 1806
Jean-Pierre Dantan II (1800 - 1869)
Jean-Pierre Dantan II
1800 - 1869
Eckhart Schädrich (1950)
Eckhart Schädrich
1950
Ferdinand Maron (1810 - 1865)
Ferdinand Maron
1810 - 1865
Leonhard Sandrock (1867 - 1945)
Leonhard Sandrock
1867 - 1945
Christian Schad (1894 - 1982)
Christian Schad
1894 - 1982
Josef (Joss) Rower (1903 - 1968)
Josef (Joss) Rower
1903 - 1968
Heinz Mack (1931)
Heinz Mack
1931
Christian Ludwig Bokelmann (1844 - 1894)
Christian Ludwig Bokelmann
1844 - 1894
Norbert Prangenberg (1949 - 2012)
Norbert Prangenberg
1949 - 2012
Edmund Ludwig Eduard Wodick (1816 - 1886)
Edmund Ludwig Eduard Wodick
1816 - 1886
Adolf Schreyer (1828 - 1899)
Adolf Schreyer
1828 - 1899
Theodor Martens (1822 - 1884)
Theodor Martens
1822 - 1884
Christa Näher (1947)
Christa Näher
1947
Johann Jacob Mettenleiter (1750 - 1825)
Johann Jacob Mettenleiter
1750 - 1825
Hanns Fay (1888 - 1957)
Hanns Fay
1888 - 1957

Creators Expressionism

Alexey Vasilievich Kamensky (1927 - 2014)
Alexey Vasilievich Kamensky
1927 - 2014
Heinrich Kühn (1866 - 1944)
Heinrich Kühn
1866 - 1944
Anatole-Eugène Hillairet (1872 - 1928)
Anatole-Eugène Hillairet
1872 - 1928
Anton Lamprecht (1901 - 1984)
Anton Lamprecht
1901 - 1984
Vlaho Bukovac (1855 - 1922)
Vlaho Bukovac
1855 - 1922
Jean Deville (1872 - ?)
Jean Deville
1872 - ?
Marcel Rieder (1862 - 1942)
Marcel Rieder
1862 - 1942
Hermann Dischler (1866 - 1935)
Hermann Dischler
1866 - 1935
Rudolf Greve (1883 - 1962)
Rudolf Greve
1883 - 1962
Felice Casorati (1883 - 1963)
Felice Casorati
1883 - 1963
Vasily Vasilievich Meshkov (1893 - 1963)
Vasily Vasilievich Meshkov
1893 - 1963
Alois Erbach (1888 - 1972)
Alois Erbach
1888 - 1972
Karel Špillar (1871 - 1939)
Karel Špillar
1871 - 1939
Paolo Salvati (1939 - 2014)
Paolo Salvati
1939 - 2014
Franz Bronstert (1895 - 1967)
Franz Bronstert
1895 - 1967
Angelo Dall'Oca Bianca (1858 - 1942)
Angelo Dall'Oca Bianca
1858 - 1942
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