Plastov Arkady Alexandrovich

Thaw

Year 1960-е
Material Oil on cardboard
Dimensions 23.6х33.7
Category Painting
Period Soviet Period (1917–1991)
A small oil study on cardboard dedicated to the theme of nature awakening in spring. The work demonstrates the artist's subtle sense of color and light.
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Artist

Plastov Arkady Alexandrovich

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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>