Vladimir Tatlin

Vladimir Tatlin
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(1885–1953) Russian artist (1885–1953)

Vladimir Tatlin (1885–1953) is listed in the catalogue as a painter, a sculptor, and a designer. By year of birth, Vladimir Tatlin belongs to the chapter ‘The interwar years’ in this site’s history of art.

Vladimir Tatlin was born in Moscow and died in Moscow. Vladimir Tatlin trained at Penza Art School. Vladimir Tatlin studied under Dmytro Bezperchy. Vladimir Tatlin worked in Paris, Berlin, Moscow, and Penza. Wikidata associates Vladimir Tatlin with Constructivism. The students included Hryhorii Sokyrynskyi.

One of the best-known works is ‘Tatlin's Tower’. The works belong mainly to the genres architectural view, figure, and nude. The catalogue has 10 works by Vladimir Tatlin with free images. The dated works span the years 1910–1947. Works by Vladimir Tatlin are held by Tretjakovgalleriet, Ryska museet, and Radishchev Art Museum.

Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Jessica Dismorr, Václav Špála, Max Oppenheimer, Giorgos Bouzianis, and Paul-Émile Bécat.