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

Johann Heinrich Balzer (1738 - 1799)
Johann Heinrich Balzer
1738 - 1799
Nathaniel Sichel (1843 - 1907)
Nathaniel Sichel
1843 - 1907
Werner Ernst Albert Hoffmann (1881 - 1962)
Werner Ernst Albert Hoffmann
1881 - 1962
Jo Enzweiler (1934)
Jo Enzweiler
1934
Franz Korwan (1865 - 1942)
Franz Korwan
1865 - 1942
Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836 - 1912)
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
1836 - 1912
Alfons Epple (1899 - 1948)
Alfons Epple
1899 - 1948
Helmut Sundhaußen (1935 - 2018)
Helmut Sundhaußen
1935 - 2018
Carl Jungheim (1830 - 1886)
Carl Jungheim
1830 - 1886
John Gleich (1879 - 1927)
John Gleich
1879 - 1927
Franz Rudolf Knubel (1938 - 2020)
Franz Rudolf Knubel
1938 - 2020
Wilhelm Schirmer (1802 - 1866)
Wilhelm Schirmer
1802 - 1866
Otto Piltz (1846 - 1910)
Otto Piltz
1846 - 1910
Max Peiffer Watenphul (1896 - 1976)
Max Peiffer Watenphul
1896 - 1976
Anna Gottburgsen (1896 - 1988)
Anna Gottburgsen
1896 - 1988
Thomas Florschuetz (1957)
Thomas Florschuetz
1957

Creators Expressionism

Erwin Carl Wilhelm Gunther (1864 - 1927)
Erwin Carl Wilhelm Gunther
1864 - 1927
Hans Holtorf (1899 - 1984)
Hans Holtorf
1899 - 1984
 H. Ebert (XX century)
H. Ebert
XX century
Heinrich Hoffritz (1930)
Heinrich Hoffritz
1930
Eugène Etienne Sordet (1836 - 1915)
Eugène Etienne Sordet
1836 - 1915
Heinrich Nicolaus (1955)
Heinrich Nicolaus
1955
Rudolf Greve (1883 - 1962)
Rudolf Greve
1883 - 1962
Irene Zurkinden (1909 - 1987)
Irene Zurkinden
1909 - 1987
Charles-Clément Calderón (1870 - 1906)
Charles-Clément Calderón
1870 - 1906
Carl-Heinz Kliemann (1924 - 2016)
Carl-Heinz Kliemann
1924 - 2016
Andre Planson (1898 - 1981)
Andre Planson
1898 - 1981
Jens Søndergaard (1895 - 1957)
Jens Søndergaard
1895 - 1957
Gustave Van de Woestijne (1881 - 1947)
Gustave Van de Woestijne
1881 - 1947
Minas Karapetovich Avetisyan (1928 - 1975)
Minas Karapetovich Avetisyan
1928 - 1975
Hans Hagenauer (1896 - 1975)
Hans Hagenauer
1896 - 1975
Elin Danielson-Gamboji (1861 - 1919)
Elin Danielson-Gamboji
1861 - 1919
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