Maya Kopitseva facts for kids
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Maya Kopitseva
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Maya Kuzminichna Kopitseva
May 18, 1924 |
| Died | June 6, 2005 |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Education | Repin Institute of Arts |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Realism |
| Awards | Honored Artist of the RSFSR |
Maya Kuzminichna Kopitseva (Russian: Ма́йя Кузьми́нична Копы́тцева) was a talented Russian painter. She was born on May 18, 1924, in Gagry, a town in Abkhazia, which was part of the Soviet Union (USSR) at the time. Maya Kopitseva became famous for her beautiful still-life paintings. She lived and worked in Saint Petersburg, Russia, which was called Leningrad for a long time.
Maya Kopitseva was a very respected artist. She was even given the special title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR. This award recognized her great contributions to art. She was also an important member of the Saint Petersburg Union of Artists. Many people consider her one of the best artists from the Leningrad School of Painting.
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About Maya Kopitseva's Life
Maya Kuzminichna Kopitseva began her journey as an artist in Gagry. She studied at a famous art school called the Ilya Repin Institute. She graduated in 1951. During her studies, she learned from well-known teachers like Boris Fogel and Alexander Zaytsev.
Her Art Exhibitions
After finishing her studies, Maya Kopitseva started showing her art to the public. From 1951 onwards, her paintings were part of many art exhibitions. She painted different kinds of subjects. Her most famous works were still lifes, which are paintings of objects like flowers or fruit. She also painted portraits of people and scenes from everyday life.
Awards and Family
In 1951, Maya Kopitseva joined the Saint Petersburg Union of Artists. This was a big step for her career. Later, in 2001, she received the special title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. This honor showed how much her art was valued.
Maya Kopitseva was married to another famous Russian painter, Anatoli Levitin. He was also a respected art teacher. Maya Kopitseva passed away on June 6, 2005, in Saint Petersburg. She died from thyroid cancer.
Where to See Her Art
Today, you can find Maya Kopitseva's paintings in many places. Some of her artworks are kept in the Russian Museum. This is a very important art museum in Russia. Her paintings are also in other public museums and private collections around the world. You can find her art in Russia, Italy, the United States, Japan, China, France, and other countries.
See also
- List of 20th-century Russian painters
- List of painters of Saint Petersburg Union of Artists
- List of Russian artists
