Maria Zubreeva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maria Abramovna Zubreeva
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| Born | August 21, 1900 Korukovka, Chernigov Governorate, Ukraine, Russian Empire
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| Died | October 8, 1991 |
| Education | Repin Institute of Arts |
| Known for | Painting, Graphics |
| Movement | Realism |
Maria Abramovna Zubreeva (Russian: Мари́я Абра́мовна Зубре́ева) was a talented Soviet artist. She was born on August 21, 1900, in a village called Korukovka in Ukraine. Maria passed away on October 8, 1991, in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
She was known for her realistic paintings, watercolors, and graphic designs. Maria lived and worked in Leningrad (which is now Saint Petersburg). She is considered an important artist from the "Leningrad school of painting." This was a group of artists known for their unique style.
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Becoming an Artist
Her Education
Maria Zubreeva began her art journey in 1923. She enrolled at the Leningrad Vkhutein. This school is now known as the Saint Petersburg Art and Industry Academy. Before 1918, it was called the High Art School under the Imperial Academy of Arts. Later, in 1944, it became the Repin Institute of Arts.
At the institute, Maria learned from famous artists. Her teachers included Vladimir Konashevich and Dmitry Mitrokhin. She worked hard and graduated in 1927. For her final project, she designed the book A Week by Yuri Libedinsky.
Early Career and Exhibitions
After graduating, Maria started showing her art to the public. She began participating in art exhibitions in 1928. Her artworks included many different subjects. She painted landscapes, showing beautiful outdoor scenes. She also created portraits of people and still lifes, which are paintings of objects like fruit or flowers.
Maria also painted "genre scenes." These are pictures that show everyday life. She used various art materials, including watercolors and tempera paints. She also worked on large-scale "monumental paintings."
Joining the Artists' Union
Maria Zubreeva became very well-known for her watercolor portraits. These paintings captured the faces and personalities of people from her time. In 1932, she was invited to join the Leningrad Union of Soviet Artists. This was an important group for artists in the region. Today, it is known as the Saint Petersburg Union of Artists.
Artistic Journeys
Work in Tajikistan
During the 1930s and 1950s, Maria often traveled to Tajikistan. She went there with her husband, Sergei Zakharov, who was also an artist. In Tajikistan, Maria used her design skills. She helped decorate the insides of public buildings. This work showed her talent in different areas of art.
Personal Exhibitions
Maria Zubreeva's art was very popular. She had several special exhibitions just for her work. These shows allowed people to see many of her paintings at once. Her personal exhibitions were held in Leningrad in 1951, 1980, and 1984. Later, after her passing, there was an exhibition in Saint Petersburg in 1996. She also had shows in Moscow in 1961 and 1965.
Legacy
Maria Zubreeva passed away on October 8, 1991, in Saint Petersburg. Her beautiful paintings are now kept in important museums. You can find her art in the State Russian Museum and the State Tretyakov Gallery. Her works are also part of other museums and private collections. These collections are located in Russia, Italy, France, England, and other countries around the world.
