International contemporary art platform14.08.1875–20.11.1957
Mstislav Dobuzhinsky
Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky (1875–1957) was a Russian and Lithuanian artist known for his urban landscapes. A member of the Mir Iskusstva group, he also worked as an illustrator, graphic artist, ex-libris designer, art critic, memoirist, and university teacher.
Biography
Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky was born on August 14, 1875, in Veliky Novgorod. He was a Russian and Lithuanian artist specializing in urban landscapes. Dobuzhinsky was a member of the artistic association Mir Iskusstva. He combined multiple roles in his professional career, including artist, illustrator, graphic artist, and ex-libris designer. In addition to his artistic work, Dobuzhinsky was involved in art criticism and authored memoirs. He also worked as a university teacher. His creative style is associated with the expressionist movement. Dobuzhinsky's cultural heritage connected him to the Russian Empire, Lithuania, and Russia. He passed away on November 20, 1957, in New York City.
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Karl Bulla; Wikimedia Commons; Public domain.
