Plastov Arkady Alexandrovich
In Autumn
Year
1960-е
Material
Oil on cardboard
Dimensions
32.7х46.7
Category
Painting
Period
Soviet Period (1917–1991)
A study from the 1960s executed in oil on cardboard. The work reflects the artist's characteristic lyrical interpretation of the autumn landscape.
Artist
Plastov Arkady Alexandrovich
1893 — 1972
<p>Arkady Alexandrovich Plastov (1893–1972) was a Soviet painter, People's Artist of the USSR, and a full member of the USSR Academy of Arts. He studied at the Stroganov School and the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. Plastov's work became a benchmark for depicting the Russian village: he combined painterly freedom with deep psychological insight and attention to the daily life of his fellow villagers in Prislonikha. His iconic works include 'The Fascist Plane Flew By' (1942), 'Harvest' (1945), 'Haymaking' (1945), and 'Spring' (1954). In addition to painting, he was an active book illustrator. He is known for his commitment to national traditions and his critical stance toward the avant-garde.</p>
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