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

Andreas Schulze (1955)
Andreas Schulze
1955
Bernhard Hasler (1884 - 1945)
Bernhard Hasler
1884 - 1945
Elsa Hildegard von Freytag-Loringhoven (Plötz) (1874 - 1927)
Elsa Hildegard von Freytag-Loringhoven (Plötz)
1874 - 1927
Johann Schlesinger (1768 - 1840)
Johann Schlesinger
1768 - 1840
Rainer Kriester (1935 - 2002)
Rainer Kriester
1935 - 2002
Kazimierz («Kachu») Ostrowski (1917 - 1999)
Kazimierz («Kachu») Ostrowski
1917 - 1999
Hubert Maurer (1738 - 1818)
Hubert Maurer
1738 - 1818
John William Bottomley (1816 - 1900)
John William Bottomley
1816 - 1900
Franz Anton Bustelli (1723 - 1763)
Franz Anton Bustelli
1723 - 1763
Paul von Franken (1818 - 1884)
Paul von Franken
1818 - 1884
Otto Heinrich Engel (1866 - 1949)
Otto Heinrich Engel
1866 - 1949
German Grobe (1857 - 1938)
German Grobe
1857 - 1938
Auguste de Niederhäusern (1863 - 1913)
Auguste de Niederhäusern
1863 - 1913
Elisabeth Concordia (Elise) Crola (1809 - 1878)
Elisabeth Concordia (Elise) Crola
1809 - 1878
Nicolae Roșu (1943)
Nicolae Roșu
1943
Peter Vogel (1937 - 2017)
Peter Vogel
1937 - 2017

Creators Expressionism

Vicente do Rego Monteiro (1899 - 1970)
Vicente do Rego Monteiro
1899 - 1970
Waldemar Rosler (1882 - 1916)
Waldemar Rosler
1882 - 1916
Franz Hoffmann-Fallersleben (1855 - 1925)
Franz Hoffmann-Fallersleben
1855 - 1925
Gregorio Prestopino (1907 - 1984)
Gregorio Prestopino
1907 - 1984
Karl Johann Nikolaus Piepho (1869 - 1920)
Karl Johann Nikolaus Piepho
1869 - 1920
Hans Gleissner (1880 - 1935)
Hans Gleissner
1880 - 1935
Xiaodong Liu (1963)
Xiaodong Liu
1963
Aleksandr Arkad'evich Labas (1900 - 1983)
Aleksandr Arkad'evich Labas
1900 - 1983
Roland Oudot (1897 - 1981)
Roland Oudot
1897 - 1981
Richard Graef (1879 - 1945)
Richard Graef
1879 - 1945
Wobbe Alkema (1900 - 1984)
Wobbe Alkema
1900 - 1984
Vasilii Ivanovich Grigoriev (1895 - 1982)
Vasilii Ivanovich Grigoriev
1895 - 1982
Domingo Fernández González (1862 - 1918)
Domingo Fernández González
1862 - 1918
Alessandro Zezzos (1848 - 1914)
Alessandro Zezzos
1848 - 1914
Hanns Fay (1888 - 1957)
Hanns Fay
1888 - 1957
Alexei Stepanovich Stepanov (1858 - 1923)
Alexei Stepanovich Stepanov
1858 - 1923
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