Lobanov, V. M., editor

V. V. Meshkov: katalog vystavki zhivopisi [Vladimir Vasilyevich Meshkov: Art Exhibition Catalog]

Moscow: Moskovskii Soiuz Sovetskikh Khudozhnikov, 1941. Item #959

31 pages: illustrations; 18 cm. The exhibition took place at the exhibition hall of the Union of Soviet Artists in April 1941. One of 350 copies. As of April 2024, OCLC locates three copies of the catalog.

Vladimir Vasilyevich Meshkov (1893−1963), celebrated as the People's Artist of the RSFSR (1963), emerged from an artistic lineage as the son of painter V. N. Meshkov. Educated at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, Meshkov initially focused on portraiture and urban landscapes. His career diversified into theater set design and teaching, notably in Ryazan from 1919 to 1922. Meshkov's profound works, such as "The Tale about Urals" (1949) and "Autumn in Karelia" (1951), showcase his mastery in capturing the majestic Russian landscape. His art, rich in emotion and characterized by a unique treatment of light and color, earned him the State Prize of the USSR in 1951. Meshkov's legacy in Russian art is marked by his ability to blend lyrical naturalism with poignant historical themes.

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