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pavel filonov
Pavel Filonov was a Russian avant-garde artist who lived and worked in the first half of the twentieth century. He is regarded as a pivotal figure in Russian art and as the founder and principal theorist of Analytical Art. In his practice, Filonov turned to complex philosophical themes, seeking to reveal the inner essence of the depicted subject through the painstaking elaboration of every element of the composition.
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Filonov gained recognition as an unparalleled master who brought the principle of the painting’s “made-ness” to a state of virtuosity. His works are distinguished by extraordinary detail. The artistic legacy of Pavel Filonov holds an honored place in the collections of Russia’s leading museums, above all the State Russian Museum, which preserves a substantial body of his works, as well as the State Tretyakov Gallery. Among his most renowned paintings are Feast of Kings, Formula of Spring and Acting Forces, and Flowers of the Universal Flowering.
Filonov’s oeuvre remains a crucial landmark in the history of world art. To study in depth the singular imagery created by this artist-researcher, you may select and purchase a digital reproduction of a work by Pavel Filonov from our online catalog. A high-quality digital reproduction makes it possible to examine the finest details of his complex compositions. Explore the collection of Pavel Filonov reproductions and engage with the legacy of one of the most original painters of the Russian avant-garde.