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. The rest of his works are displayed in different countries, with the largest collection at the fechin center in kazan, russia. If you havent had the opportunity to take a look at nicolai fechin. Dramatic fulllength portrait of the ballerina fokina 18861958, who had been an international sensation in the 1910 paris premiere of diaghilevs firebird. By the time fechin immigrated to the united states from russia. Find artworks by nicolai fechin russian, 1881 on mutualart and find more works from galleries, museums and auction houses worldwide. Order canvas rolled, classic stretched requires framing, gallery wrapped arrives ready to hang without a frame or as a framed canvas print in one of our exquisite mouldings. Fechin s drawings are found in numerous museums and private collections around the world. You can find more image with different color combinations in old sketch in charcoal book topic. He spent half his life in russia and half in the us, many years spent in taos. By the time fechin immigrated to the united states from russia in 1923, he had developed his paletteknife. This is an old master portrait study in charcoal, after an oil painting by nicolai fechin. In 1975 the artistauthor mary balcomb wrote the definitive book, nicolai fechin, now in its third printing.
This is a must volume for all fans of nicolai fechins work. Of the currently available books on fechin that you have, which one has the best reproductions. Drawings of nicolai fechin nedra matteucci galleries. One of the best art books that ive come across in recent years is nicolai fechin. 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. Nicolai fechin was a brilliant artist who fused the 19th and 20th centuries into his. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Fechins drawings are found in numerous museums and private collections throughout the world. Old iron drawing daily sketch series 7 designs by with. Contributions by sherrie are included in the following books. Many paintings, drawings and images of never before published works. Nicolai ivanovich fechin portrait art, sketches, art.
The most accurate option to represent an oil painting. Balcomb there are some tidbits into his technique and evolving style over the years. Nicolai fechins painting technique keene wilson fine art. The quality of the reproductions is exceptional and unmatched in any other fechin book. Nicolai fechin i like to see something other than pretty young women in paintings now and then. I was immediately drawn to his impressionistic style and use of color. In 1895, at the age of, fechin enrolled in the art school of kazan, a branch of the imperial academy of arts in st. Amazing illustrations and numerous archival photos published for the first time. It is important to note that the seller from new mexico has kept the cultural influence that this great artist made while in taos alive. Nicolai fechins sensitive and dramatic portraits in charcoal and oils are a legacy which stirs the emotions and. Nicolai ivanovich fechin russian nikolai ivanovich feshin 26 november 1881 kazan russia 5 october 1955 santa monica california was a.
Instruction sherrie mcgraw artist, teacher and author. New book on nicolai fechin brian neher pictify your social. An inspiring collection of art by nicolai fechin facebook. The quotes are from the two monographs listed in the bibliography. Fechins drawings are found in numerous museums and private collections around. You should not be afraid of realising how poorly your work may measure by comparison because revealing weaknesses is.
The art and the life, nicolai fechin by mary balcomb, and drawings of nicolai fechin. A personal reflection on nicolai fechin by forrest fenn. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Nicolai fechins painting technique nicolai fechin was highly influential student of russian master ilya repin. There are many benefits in making studies after masterful artists. Nicolai fechin 18811955 born in russia in kazan on the banks of the volga river, nicolai fechin became one of americas foremost ethnic portrait painters during the early 20th century.
Explore more of our nicolai fechin collection canvas prints. Nicolai fechin was a master russian artist known for his dynamic paintings and intricate drawings. See more ideas about nicolai fechin, portrait art and life drawing. If you love the work of nicolai fechin, this is a musthave book. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. With hundreds of full color reproductions of fechins paintings and drawings this is among the very best options to explore his life and work. At the age of thirteen fechin was ready to begin his lifes work, attending the kazan school of art 18951901 and then the st. Petersburg imperial academy of arts, where he was taught by the great russian master, ilya repin. Fechin, along with john singer sargent, joaquin sorolla y bastida, and anders zorn are the perhaps the most frequently cited influences on contemporary impressionists. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Nicolai fechin, lithographie holy crap this artist is phenomenal. Human expressions are numerous and max turner has managed to capture a vast array of them. I had to do a double take when i first read the book s description.
Nicolai fechin was born in 1881 in the city of kazan, russia, the son of ivan alexandrovitch fechin, an accomplished icon maker, woodcarver, and gilder. Faces 2 the paintings and drawings of max turner signed. I know balcombs book was originally published in 1975does it show in the quality of reproductions. If thats the case, i applaud the author for her work. Born in russia, nicolai fechin was ilya repins greatest student. Any serious realistic portrait painter should avail themselves of this book. Nicolai fechin artist, fine art prices, auction records for. Detailed text by the russian fechin scholar, galina tuluzakova. See available paintings, works on paper, and sculpture for sale and learn about the artist. What makes this even more incredible is that the book is in english. Jan 30, 2014 an inspiring collection of art by nicolai fechin facebook. Russian american, russian art, santa monica, best art books, nicolai fechin, selfies. Portfolio of nicolai fechin drawings nicolai fechin.
He enrolled in the newly formed kazan school of art at the age of. Nicolai fechin sketches masters artists image book art sketch artist. This book contains a collection of max turners drawings and paintings of his favorite subject human faces, male and female, young and old, in charcoal, two color and full color. For those of you who can get to seattle by 19 may, consider visiting the frye museum which has an exhibit of paintings and drawings by nicolai fechin 18811955. The art and the life by fechin art reproductions, here are a few photos that will give you a good idea of the high quality of this beautiful book. I was not aware of nicolai fechin until i received a copy of this book.
Nicolai fechin alchetron, the free social encyclopediaby dan dos santos as a young artist, realism had always seemed to be the pinnacle of good portraiture to me. Home a personal reflection on nicolai fechin by forrest fenn. The art and the life by galina tuluzakova, the foremost expert on nicolai fechin and his work. The artist was a big part of my art gallery life and some of. The present day art museum of taos was at one time fechins studio. His drawing and painting techniques are reminiscent of the great master nicolai fechin. See more ideas about nicolai fechin, sketches and drawings. This old iron drawing daily sketch series 7 designs by image has 20 dominated colors, which include cerebral grey, basalt grey, white, smoked purple, wisp, black, red blood, yellow, heartfelt, duck tail, beasty brown, woodgrain, winter sunset, safety orange, vitamin c, sunglow, lizard belly, ou crimson red, pea soup, earthy khaki green. Fechins wikipedia entry is here and i wrote about his taos, new mexico house and studio here. Farms drawings old farm drawing ideas for the house. He spent his childhood in the volga forest and learned wood carving from his father who worked with metals and wood as a craftsman. Hardcover, 153 pages with 4 plates of charcoal drawings. By the age of eleven, he was drawing designs that his father used in the construction of altars. Berthe morisot online, man, oil paintings only for art lovers.
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. Drawings of nicolai fechin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The art and the life book with our biggest sale ever. 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. See more ideas about nicolai fechin, drawings and sketches. 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. Nicolai fechin was highly influential student of russian master ilya repin.
Nicolai fechin s sensitive and dramatic portraits in charcoal and oils are a legacy which stirs the emotions and inspires visions. The distinctive, broad strokes of color on canvas serve as a signature for nicolai fechin, one of the exceptional artists of russia and america. With fiftyfive paintings and drawings from the holdings of the frye art museum, museums in the united states, and private lenders in both russia and the united states, nicolai fechin concentrates on the early russian period of the artists career, a period in which the frye art museum has particular strength, and concludes with paintings. Born in russia in kazan on the banks of the volga river, nicolai fechin became one of americas foremost ethnic portrait painters during the early 20th century. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Nicolai fechin artist, fine art prices, auction records. Fechin immigrated to the united states in 1923 with the help of w. Its easy to see why russian born nicolai fechin 18811955 was one of the most important portrait painters of the 20th century. His father was highly skilled in woodworking and whom fechin received early instruction in drawing and sculpting. In 1900, he tested for the imperial academy of petrograd and was accepted with honors. Fechin was a firey sort, kinda proud even in a way as his daughter described himpeople accused him of tracing, or going back to the studio and redrawing, and erasing and redrawing some of his charcoal drawingsso he went to using the rough watercolor paper so there would be no way to erase without leaving tell tale signs of scrubbing.
Nicolai fechin pronounced fayshin was born in 1881 in the town of kazan, russia. Each of fechins drawings is reproduced to perfection. Learn to channel master artist nicolai fechin from william schneider, who walks you through an entire painting in this video. Russianborn american artist nicolai fechin is not as popular and omnipresent as his compatriot mark rothko but certainly deserves no less attention. Youll start with basics, like posing a model and preparing paint. Fechin was born in 1881 in the town of kazan, russia. Oh, and does one find many drawings in these books they are incredible, or is it mostly paintings. Any serious realistic portrait painter should avail.
Nicolai fechin art quotes part 2 art and influence. The largest collection of his work is held at the fechin center in kazan. Tuluzakova, forward by sherrie mcgraw fechin art 2007 direct from publisher, 153 pages. Illustration by nicolai fechin excellent drawing faces with graphite pencils ideas. His father was a skilled craftsman in wood and metal who instructed his son in drawing and sculpting. But if you have time to go to only one link, go here to matthew innis blog for biographical information plus details concerning fechins. This is a nonprofits site and shows all the paintings of berthe morisots art works. A stunning collection of a master draftsmans works. Nicolai fechin 18811955 portfolio of fourteen lithographs, 1946 from northridge house, encased in red folio, 19 12 x 15 12. In 1895 fechin enrolled in the art school of kazan. Early in the twentieth century both artists left what used to be the russian empire and relocated to the united states. 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.