15.07.1889–26.02.1938

Aleksandr Drevin

Aleksandr Davydovich Drevin (1889–1938) was a Russian and Soviet artist of Latvian origin. Born in Cesis, he worked throughout the Russian Empire, RSFSR, and USSR. In addition to his artistic work, he was a university lecturer. He died in Moscow in 1938.

Aleksandr Drevin
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Biography

Aleksandr Davydovich Drevin was born on July 15, 1889, in the city of Cesis. He was an artist active during the Russian and Soviet periods and was of Latvian descent. Throughout his life, he worked in the territories of the Russian Empire, the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR), and the Soviet Union (USSR), reflecting the cultural transformations of these eras in his work. In addition to his artistic career, Drevin held a university teaching position, demonstrating his involvement in the educational field. Aleksandr Davydovich Drevin passed away on February 26, 1938, in Moscow. His contributions left a mark on the artistic and cultural landscape of Russia and the Soviet Union.

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