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

Beate Kuhn (1927 - 2015)
Beate Kuhn
1927 - 2015
Stefan Müller (1971)
Stefan Müller
1971
Antonio Matteo Montemezzo (1841 - 1898)
Antonio Matteo Montemezzo
1841 - 1898
Adolf Hölzel (1853 - 1934)
Adolf Hölzel
1853 - 1934
Gregor Erhart (1465 - 1540)
Gregor Erhart
1465 - 1540
Max Slefogt (1868 - 1932)
Max Slefogt
1868 - 1932
Gustav Süs (1823 - 1881)
Gustav Süs
1823 - 1881
Anne Sicker-Schröer (1931 - 2023)
Anne Sicker-Schröer
1931 - 2023
Ruth Duckworth (1919 - 2009)
Ruth Duckworth
1919 - 2009
Leonore Hiller-Baumann (1881 - 1957)
Leonore Hiller-Baumann
1881 - 1957
Axel Kasseböhmer (1952 - 2017)
Axel Kasseböhmer
1952 - 2017
Johann Heinrich Carl Reinhold (1788 - 1825)
Johann Heinrich Carl Reinhold
1788 - 1825
Georg Lisiewski (1674 - 1750)
Georg Lisiewski
1674 - 1750
Adolf Mühlhan (1886 - 1956)
Adolf Mühlhan
1886 - 1956
Horst Scheffler (1935)
Horst Scheffler
1935
Walter Einbeck (1890 - 1968)
Walter Einbeck
1890 - 1968

Creators Expressionism

Selma des Coudres (1883 - 1956)
Selma des Coudres
1883 - 1956
Hans Purrman (1880 - 1966)
Hans Purrman
1880 - 1966
Heinrich Danioth (1896 - 1953)
Heinrich Danioth
1896 - 1953
Friedrich G. Scheuer (1936)
Friedrich G. Scheuer
1936
Egon Tschirch (1889 - 1948)
Egon Tschirch
1889 - 1948
Jens Sørensen (1887 - 1953)
Jens Sørensen
1887 - 1953
Leonardo Nierman (1932 - 2023)
Leonardo Nierman
1932 - 2023
Paul Camille Guigou (1834 - 1871)
Paul Camille Guigou
1834 - 1871
Fritz Ebel (1835 - 1895)
Fritz Ebel
1835 - 1895
André Edmond Alfred Cluysenaar (1872 - 1939)
André Edmond Alfred Cluysenaar
1872 - 1939
Theo Meier (1908 - 1982)
Theo Meier
1908 - 1982
Oskar Manigk (1934)
Oskar Manigk
1934
Edvard Munch (1863 - 1944)
Edvard Munch
1863 - 1944
Paul Renner (1878 - 1956)
Paul Renner
1878 - 1956
Fedot Vasil'evich Sychkov (1870 - 1958)
Fedot Vasil'evich Sychkov
1870 - 1958
Michel Dousse (1929 - 2015)
Michel Dousse
1929 - 2015
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