06.01.1897–03.06.1922

Vasily Chekrygin

Vasily Nikolayevich Chekrygin (1897–1922) was a Russian painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and draftsman, known as a founding and prominent member of the Makovets association. Born in Zhizdra, he worked in the Russian Empire and RSFSR and died in Mamontovskaya.

Vasily Chekrygin
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Vasily Nikolayevich Chekrygin was born on January 6, 1897, in the city of Zhizdra. He was a painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and draftsman whose creative work took place during the early 20th century in both the Russian Empire and the RSFSR. Chekrygin was among the founders and one of the most notable representatives of the Makovets association, within which he produced his artworks. He made a significant contribution to the development of Russian visual art by combining painting and graphic techniques in his works. Vasily Nikolayevich Chekrygin passed away on June 3, 1922, in Mamontovskaya. His artistic legacy continues to attract the attention of researchers and art enthusiasts.

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