Related Artworks

Artist Biography

early life and education

igor emmanuilovich grabar, a renowned russian post-impressionist painter, publisher, restorer, and historian of art, was born on march 25, 1871, in budapest, hungary. his family, of rusyn descent, had a strong inclination towards the russian culture. emmanuil hrabar, his father, was an ethnic rusyn lawyer and politician who maintained ties with the russian embassy. grabar's early education took place in yegoryevsk, where he attended high school. his interest in drawing was sparked by the stream of magazine publications following the 1881 murder of alexander ii of russia. he later enrolled in mikhail katkov's boarding school in moscow, making contacts with students from the moscow school of painting, sculpture, and architecture.

artistic career and notable works

igor emmanuilovich grabar trained under ilya repin in saint petersburg and anton ažbe in munich. he reached his peak in painting between 1903-1907, notable for his divisionist technique bordering on pointillism and his rendition of snow. some of his notable works include:

landscape with a haystack, showcasing his skill in capturing the beauty of nature.
the embroideress, a prime example of the realist style popular in russia during the 19th century.
going to work, a painting that reflects the daily life of the russian people.

museum and art restoration

in 1913, grabar was appointed executive director of the tretyakov gallery in moscow. he diversified the collection into modern art and published its first comprehensive catalogue in 1917. as a professor of art restoration at the moscow state university (1921), he played a crucial role in the soviet art establishment. notable museums featuring grabar's work:

novokuznetsk art museum, russia, housing an impressive collection of russian and european artworks.
tretyakov gallery, moscow, a world-renowned museum with an extensive collection of russian fine art.
museo kharkov museum of art (ukraine), featuring a vast collection of opere d'arte from the 14th century.

legacy and later life

grabar remained at the top of the soviet art establishment until his death on may 16, 1960. he managed art-restoration workshops (present-day grabar centre) during 1918-1930 and from 1944 to 1960. his legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.

view more of grabar's work on TopImpressionists.
learn more about the tretyakov gallery on TopImpressionists.
discover the novokuznetsk art museum's collection on TopImpressionists.

references:

igor emmanuilovich grabar

1871 - 1960 , Hungary

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Post-Impressionism
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Divisionism']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Ilya Repin
- Anton Àžbe
Date Of Birth: March 25, 1871
Date Of Death: May 16, 1960
Full Name: Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar
Nationality: Russian
Notable Artworks:
- Landscape with a haystack
- The Embroideress
- Going to work
Place Of Birth: Budapest, Hungary

igor emmanuilovich grabar: The Full Collection

Explore artworks organized by themes, styles, and characteristics.

Artist Biography

Reproduction Medium

Reproduction Frame

White $1

Blurside $1

Extended $1

P118B $10

P118H $10

P118W $10

P438Z $10

P508JH $12

P508YH $12

P805H $10

P805Z $10

P919BZ $10

P919G $10

P919XJ $10

P959ZH $10

P968JZ $12

W106C $8

W218G $10

W218JH $8

W218Y $10

W307PJ $10

W316G $10

W316PJ $8

W316Y $10

W398PJ $8

W4111J $10

W500HY $15

W500JH $15

W692G $12

W849H $8

W940BG $15

W953PJ $8

H24-GOLD $40

H24-SILVER $40

H36-GOLD $60

H36-SILVER $60

Framed

Reproduction Size

Protective Varnish

Nameplate

Engraved Bronze Plaque Details

Transparent Acrylic Plaque Details

Black Acrylic Plaque Details

Urgent Production

Included Benefits

Free Worldwide Express Shipping

High-Quality Linen Canvas

Full Shipping Insurance

Customs Tax Refund Guarantee

True Color Matching Guarantee

60-Day Return Policy (Defects Only)

100% Money-Back Guarantee

Bulk Discount Offer

Total Price

-

Summary

Giclée / Art Print

-

Reproduction Frame

-

Nameplate

-

Protective Varnish

-

Urgent

-

Express Shipping

Included

Total Price

-

Related Artworks

Artist Biography

early life and education

artistic career and notable works

museum and art restoration

legacy and later life

references: