Rural landscape USSR (1922-1991)
Vasily Nikolaevich Basov (Russian: Василий Николаевич Басов) was a Soviet artist of the mid-twentieth century. He is known as a painter, graphic artist, and representative of socialist realism in art. His oeuvre includes landscapes, portraits and genre paintings, with a special focus on rural subjects.
Since 1943 Vasily Basov actively participated in exhibitions, both national and international. His works have been exhibited in various countries, including Poland, China, Bulgaria and Romania.
Basov's works are in the collections of the State Tretyakov Gallery, the State Art Museum of the Altai Territory and other museums, as well as in private collections.
Gabriel Mikaelovich Gyurdzhyan (Armenian Գաբրիել Գյուրջյան) was an Armenian painter. People's Artist of the Armenian SSR (1945), art historian, teacher. One of the founders of the Soviet Armenian fine arts.
Sulo Juntunen (Russian: Суло Хейккиевич Юнтунен) was a Soviet artist of Finno-Ingermanic origin, celebrated for his multifaceted contributions to the art world as both a painter and a graphic artist. Born on September 1, 1915, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and passing away on November 19, 1980, in Petrozavodsk, USSR, Juntunen's life and career were marked by his deep connection to the landscapes of his homeland and his ability to portray the changing face of society through his art.
His early years were characterized by a diverse set of experiences, from living in Finland with his family to working various jobs upon their return to the Soviet Union. It wasn't until after World War II that Juntunen fully embraced his calling as a painter, joining the Union of Soviet Artists in 1946 and becoming a significant figure in the art community, especially within the Karelian region. Juntunen's work is renowned for its detailed portrayal of modern urban and industrial landscapes, as well as the serene beauty of unspoiled nature. His artistic journey reflects a transition from detailed Soviet landscapes to a more laconic and strict drawing style, culminating in panoramic landscapes primarily focused on Karelia in his later years.
Juntunen's achievements in the art world were recognized with numerous titles, including Honored Worker of Arts of the Karelian ASSR in 1953, Honored Worker of Arts of Russia in 1959, and People's Artist of the USSR in 1980. His work has been exhibited widely, both within the USSR and internationally, and is part of the collections of major museums such as the Tretyakov Gallery, the Russian Museum, and even the Museum of Realistic Arts in Utah, USA.
For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Sulo Juntunen's work offers a rich tapestry of Soviet and Finnish history, depicted through the lens of an artist who skillfully navigated between two worlds. His legacy continues to inspire and intrigue those passionate about the art of the 20th century.
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Victor Makeev is a Soviet and Russian artist, painter and graphic artist. Honorary member of the Russian Academy of Arts (2014). Member of the Union of Artists of the USSR and the Moscow Union of artists (1965). Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1976). People's Artist of the Russian Federation (2001). Participant of the Great Patriotic War.
Sergey Ivanovich Svetoslavsky (Russian: Сергей Иванович Светославский) was a Russian Ukrainian and Soviet artist of the late 19th - first third of the 20th centuries. He is known as a painter-landscaper and graphic-caricaturist.
Sergey Svetoslavsky in his works created a lyric-epic image of Ukraine. Most of all he was attracted by the urban landscapes of Kiev and rural landscapes around the city. One of his favorite subjects were views of the Dnieper. The master was a member of the Association of Traveling Art Exhibitions and his city landscapes were done mainly in gray-brown tones, which was typical for the Itinerants.
