RUSSIAN TREASURES Until the last decade, Russian Impressionist art was unknown to even the most seasoned collectors and art historians. The art, dating from 1930-1980, was virtually unknown outside the Soviet Union. It wasnt until Perestroika in the early 90s that Westerners discovered its beauty. Given the opportunity now to examine these special paintings, some may be put off by the appellation Socialist Realism. It conjures up visions of stiff and moribund art that glorified Mother Russia. A careful look at the images, however, challenges such assumptions. The artists were sheltered from Western modernism. Initially they were influenced by 19th century French Impressionism. Ultimately they developed a new genre. Uniquely Russian in subject, style and execution, this brand of Impressionism dominated the Soviet art scene for five decades. It yielded one of the most inspired and significant bodies of 20th-century art. Striking sensitivity and expression, our gallery artists captured the souls of a people striving to redefine themselves in an era of great optimism. Whether through the toils of labor, the unadorned beauty of everyday life, or the strength and resilience of her people, Russian painters from the mid-30s until the mid-80s left an indelible impression. Dr. Vern Swanson, leading authority on Russian art, called it the 20th centurys leading school of realistic art. In the late 1980s Jim Dabakis and other enthusiasts recognized the artistic and historic merits of Russian Impressionism. They were pioneers in bringing the art to world attention. As owners of the Thomas Kearns McCarthey Gallery, along with Mr. Thomas McCarthey, they have established an international reputation as a source of superior quality Russian Impressionist paintings. Now, as Russian Impressionism passes through the sales rooms of Asia, Europe and North America and finds its way into the worlds museums, the Thomas Kearns McCarthey Gallery is proud to present some of the worlds finest examples of Russian Impressionist paintings. — Thomas Kearns McCarthey Gallery Contact [email protected] for pricing.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:00:01 +0000