Elena Gorokhova facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elena Konstantinovna Gorokhova
Born	19 February 1933 Leningrad, USSR
Died	15 January 2014
Education	Repin Institute of Arts
Known for	Painting
Movement	Realism, Symbolism

Elena Konstantinovna Gorokhova (Russian: Еле́на Константи́новна Горо́хова) was a talented Russian painter. She was born on February 19, 1933, and passed away on January 15, 2014. Elena lived and worked in Saint Petersburg, a famous city in Russia. Many people consider her an important artist from the group known as the Leningrad School of Painting.

Elena Gorokhova's Early Life and Art Training

Elena Gorokhova was born in Leningrad on February 19, 1933. She loved art from a young age. In 1951, she finished her studies at the Leningrad Secondary Art School. This school was part of the Academy of Arts.

After high school, Elena joined the painting department at the Repin Institute of Arts. This was a very famous art school. She learned from well-known teachers like Vladimir Gorb and Semion Abugov.

In 1957, Elena Gorokhova graduated from the Repin Institute. She studied in a special art studio led by Joseph Serebriany. Her final project was a painting called An Alarm Bell.

Her Art Style and Exhibitions

Elena Gorokhova started showing her artwork in exhibitions in 1958. She painted many different kinds of pictures. These included scenes from everyday life, decorative designs, landscapes, and still lifes. She used various painting methods, such as oil paints, tempera, and watercolors.

In 1960, she became a member of the Saint Petersburg Union of Artists. This was a big achievement for artists in Russia.

What Inspired Her Art?

Elena Gorokhova often found ideas for her paintings in Russian folk tales and legends. Her artworks are full of deeper meanings and symbols. She liked to create decorative paintings with clear shapes and strong colors.

Her paintings often used cool green and blue colors. These colors made her art feel magical and sometimes mysterious. She focused on making the drawing strong and important in her work.

Famous Paintings by Elena Gorokhova

Some of Elena Gorokhova's important paintings include:

• "Girlfriends" (1958)
• "Hoarfrost" (1960)
• "Farewell" (1960)
• "Bread store's woman seller" (1961)
• "Winter in Pereslavl-Zalessky" (1961)
• "Still life" (1965)
• "Linda" (1973)
• "For the water" (1975)
• "The morning after a Snowfall" (1975)
• "Ballerina" (1975)
• "Fox" (1975)
• "White Horse" (1979)
• "Fire-bird's feather" (1979)
• "Debut" (1980)
• "Oven" (1988)

You can find Elena Gorokhova's paintings in art museums and private collections. Her works are displayed in Russia, France, Germany, the USA, England, and other countries around the world.