Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin
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Summary
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin was born on October 24, 1878[1], in Khvalynsk[2]. He died on February 15, 1939[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a painter[5], autobiographer[6], writer[7], graphic artist[8], and scenographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,829 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 5, 1878[11], October 24, 1878[12]
- Place of burial: Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[13]
- Spouse: Maria Petrova-Vodkina[14]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[15], Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[16], Soviet Union[17]
- Native language: Russian[18]
- Occupation: art theorist[19], playwright[20]
- Field of work: painting[21], graphics[22], scenography[23], art theory[24]
- Educated at: Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture[25], Anton Ažbe art school[26]
- Student: Pavel Golubyatnikov[27], Yevgeny Kibrik[28]
- Award received: Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[29]
- Member of: Artists' Union of the USSR[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Movement: Russian symbolism[32], Symbolism[33]
- Genre: portrait[34], still life[35], graphics[36]
- Commons category: Kuzma Sergeevich Petrov-Vodkin[37]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[38]
- Family name: Petrov[39]
- Given name: Kusma[40]
- Commons gallery: Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin[41]
- Work location: Saint Petersburg[42]
- Medical condition: tuberculosis[43]
- Manner of death: natural causes[44]
- Instrument: violin[45]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[46], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[47], Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 3, 2005[48], Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century[49], The Art of The Countries and Peoples of The World: Tome 3[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[51]
Why It Matters
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin born?
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin's place of birth was Khvalynsk[2].
Where did Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin die?
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin died in Saint Petersburg[4].
Who was Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin married to?
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin's spouses include Maria Petrova-Vodkina[14].
What did Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin do for work?
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin worked as a painter[5], autobiographer[6], writer[7], graphic artist[8], and scenographer[9].
Where did Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin go to school?
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin was educated at Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture[25] and Anton Ažbe art school[26].
What awards did Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin receive?
Honors received include Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[29].