Nicolai ivanovich fechin charcoal drawing in fechin portfolio. David jon kassan discusses nicolai fechins manuelita. In 1895, at the age of, fechin enrolled in the art school of kazan, a branch of the imperial academy of arts in st. A personal reflection on nicolai fechin by forrest fenn. Of the russian artists who have left a mark on american painting, nicolai fechin 18811955 ranks as one of the greatest. Student of ilya repin 18441930 and teacher of peter kotov 18891953, who in turn taught sergei bongart 19181985, fechins legacy in both russia and america is secure. He was the seattle times staff book critic 19982008 and general arts writer 20082014, before resigning. See available paintings, works on paper, and sculpture for sale and learn about the artist.
Despite his stellar reputation, while he lived in taos, fechin was a rather private, retiring man. Born in russia, nicolai fechin was ilya repins greatest student. I was not aware of nicolai fechin until i received a copy of this book. You should not be afraid of realising how poorly your work may measure by comparison. His father was a woodcarver and gilder, and the boy learned carving from him. Nicolai ivanovich fechin paintings for sale nicolai. Nicolai fechins art is sought after in russia and china yet many people in taos and northern new mexico, one of the places he spent time after fleeing the aftereffects. Nicolai fechin, the art and the life, features works and photographs from the immediate family being published for the first time. If you love the work of nicolai fechin, this is a musthave book.
Fechin s drawings are found in numerous museums and private collections around the world. See more ideas about nicolai fechin, drawings and sketches. This volume is truly the definitive story and full visual presentation of fechin. With a foreword written by eya fechin branham, his daughter. Nicolai fechin fechin art 1999 fechin was known as the living old master an artists artist. January 18 nicolai fechin the artist shared a post. His father was a skilled craftsman in wood and metal who instructed his son in drawing and sculpting. Nicolai fechin, lithographie holy crap this artist is phenomenal. Fechins father was a woodcarver and gilder who had worked on church interiors as well as other buildings in the region.
Francis vallejo has gifted us with a collection of drawings by the superb russianamerican artist nicolai fechin on his aptly named. View artworks for sale by fechin, nicolai nicolai fechin 236, russian. I know balcombs book was originally published in 1975does it show in the quality of reproductions. The artist was a big part of my art gallery life and some of. In 1895 fechin enrolled in the art school of kazan. Nikolai fechin russian, 18811955, portrait of my father. Fechin was born in 1881 in the town of kazan, russia. Illustration by nicolai fechin excellent drawing faces with graphite pencils ideas. While on fechin art reproductions site, also take a look at galinas book on fechins drawings, drawings of nicolai fechin, a book that i edited and wrote a forward to as well. He became wellknown for his powerful portraits, especially those of native americans, which observers.
Nicolai fechin drawings on inspiration blog lines and colors. Drawings of nicolai fechin nedra matteucci galleries. An inspiring collection of art by nicolai fechin facebook. Redbrown cloth, brown dust jacket with color illustration, gilt letters on spine, gilt decoration on front cover. He spent half his life in russia and half in the us, many years spent in taos. The quotes are from the two monographs listed in the bibliography. Painterly charcoal drawing why engage in old master copies. Portfolio of nicolai fechin drawings nicolai fechin. Nicolai fechin art quotes part 2 art and influence. This is an old master portrait study in charcoal, after an oil painting by nicolai fechin. Drawing on demand secrets to explode your drawing creativity nicolai fechin fechins father charcoal on handmade paper 18 x 14 inches x cm nicolai fechin 1881 kazan, russia 1955 santa monica, california was a russianamerican painter known for his portraits and works featuring native americans, charcoal drawing portrait see more. Nicolai fechin was highly influential student of russian master ilya repin. In my book too far to walk i spoke of nicolai fechin, the great russianamerican artist who started a portrait of general douglas mcarthur that was never finished.
Superb impressionist mountainous landscape oil on board. The art and the life book with our biggest sale ever. His talents in so many diverse disciplines was unique indeed a master of painting, drawing, sculpture, architecture, woodcarving and ceramics. It was probably done while the artist was living in taos, new mexico, and the. A stunning collection of a master draftsmans works. Home a personal reflection on nicolai fechin by forrest fenn. The genius of nicolai fechin old santa fe trading co.
A book by carolyn anderson robert johnson and betty carr. A mexican girl, nicolai fechin, oc nicolai fechin and his native american passion nicolai fechin was a russianamerican painter. Fechins drawings are found in numerous museums and private collections around. Nicolai fechin was a brilliant artist who fused the 19th and 20th centuries into his creative works, as well as merging both russian and american artistic traditions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Life drawing figure drawing drawing sketches art drawings drawing art portrait sketches pencil portrait portrait art charcoal portraits.
If you havent had the opportunity to take a look at nicolai fechin. One of the best art books that ive come across in recent years is nicolai fechin. Fechin immigrated to the united states in 1923 with the help of w. Edited by joanne birnie danzker essays by joanne birnie danzker and lauren palmor published by the frye art museum in conjunction with its exhibition nicolai fechin. Russian american, russian art, santa monica, best art books, nicolai fechin, selfies. The color print has a water stain to the upper corner which is also hinted at on the cover and one of the other reproductions. Nicolai fechin pronounced fayshin was born in 1881 in the town of kazan, russia. I had been looking for a book on russian drawings and i did not make a mistake when i chose to purchase the drawings of nicolai fechin. There are many benefits in making studies after masterful artists. Of the currently available books on fechin that you have, which one has the best reproductions.
Rare book tour or rbt is a new segment where i share books from my collection that many do not have access to or are outofprint. It seems to be a combination of the mechanics of his hand, the specific paper he used and the way he prepared the sticks of charcoal. Any serious realistic portrait painter should avail. I was immediately drawn to his impressionistic style and use of color. With fiftyfive paintings and drawings from the holdings of the frye art museum. Fechin, along with john singer sargent, joaquin sorolla y bastida, and anders zorn are the perhaps the most frequently cited influences on contemporary impressionists. Its a book that lets you delight yourself in admiration for the quality of masterful drawings by a renowned master. Nicolai fechin key facts, style breakdown and master. Balcomb there are some tidbits into his technique and evolving style over the years. Oh, and does one find many drawings in these books they are incredible, or is it mostly paintings.
Browse upcoming auctions and create alerts for artworks you are interested in. Nicolai fechin was a brilliant artist who fused the 19th and 20th centuries into his. He was introduced to art from a young age, learning how to carve from his father and also creating drawing designs for the construction of altars. His father was highly skilled in woodworking and whom fechin received early instruction in drawing and sculpting. Considers the life and work of russianborn american artist nicolai fechin 18811955. Fechins drawings are found in numerous museums and private collections around the world.
Nathan fowkes on color, drawing, composition and watercolor nicolai fechins painting technique ovanes berberian. Nicolai fechin was born on 26 november 1881 in kazan, russia. The art of nicolai fechin at tmora twin cities daily planet. He was born in 1881, in the little tartar village of kasan, russia, on the volga, and grew up in the most difficult of times. Unlike most books on fechin, this one is written in english and presents many photos of the artist.
Contributions by sherrie are included in the following books. The art of nicolai fechin, will open to the public with a reception saturday april 12, from p. Author galina tuluzakova is the unrivaled expert on fechin s education, technique and philosophy. Fine homebuilding number 25 the nicolai fechin house tiling countertops building with stress skin panels federal period fence februarymarch 1985 oversize by lively, john, ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Appropriately titled, an exhibition titled intimate and international. Many works, never before documented, are gathered together for the first time in this title, which is the first publication devoted entirely to the drawings of nicolai fechin. Nicolai fechin was born in 1881 in kazan, an important city with russian and tartar roots along the volga river. Today the home itself remains a work of architectural art and is the base for the taos art museum a nonprofit cultural organization formed in 1981 to celebrate the life and creative pursuits of nicolai fechin and to host exhibits, concerts and make available information about this artist. Nicolai fechin russianamerican, portrait of the artists father, oil on canvas, 64 x state fine art museum, kazan. To celebrate his birthday, weve discounted nicolai fechin.
Still life with eucalyptus leaves and flamingos, oil on canvas, signed lower right and verso nicolai fechin santa fe new mexico 1927 with old partial exhibition label, by nicolai ivanovich fechin 18811955, russian artist. By age eleven, the boy was drawing designs for his father to use in the construction of altars. Nicolai fechin was a master russian artist known for his dynamic paintings and intricate drawings. Russian academy school masters drawing art book from 23544024.
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