Chlenova, E. V., compiler

Katalog vystavki A. N. Arzhenikova [Aleksei Nikolaevich Arzhenikov: Exhibition Catalog]

Moscow: Sovetskii Khudozhnik, 1938. Item #950

15 [1] pages: illustrated catalog. One of 400 copies. With an introductory article by V. Lobanov. As of April 2024, not in OCLC. Signs of water damage throughout.

Aleksei Nikolaevich Arzhenikov (1891-1952) was a pivotal Russian artist, known for his expressive portraits and vivid genre scenes. Educated at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, his notable works include portraits of Vladimir Lenin and Sergei Kirov, alongside scenes like “Corner of the Park in Miskhor.” Arzhenikov's involvement in key exhibitions, from the 1912 Artistic Association in St. Petersburg to the 1943 “The Great Patriotic War” at the State Tretyakov Gallery, showcases his influence in Russian art. His legacy, marked by a dedication to teaching and contributions to prominent art societies, makes his works highly collectible and revered in the realms of graphic and fine arts.

Price: $40.00