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Natalia Goncharova
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Fan account of Natalia Goncharova, a Russian avant-garde artist, painter, costume designer, writer, illustrator, and set designer.
1881-1962
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Christ-loving Warriors https://collections.artsmia.org/art/68106/
Plate 9 Russian artists responded to the outbreak of war in Central Europe in 1914 in paintings and works on paper. In her portfolio "Mystical Images of War," Natalia Goncharova depicts all aspects of armed conflict past and present, ranging from the archangel Michael riding triumphantly through flames on horseback to celestial beings observing fighter planes in combat. She realizes her apocalyptic vision of war in this powerful portfolio of masterful lithographs formally inspired by the solemn gravity of traditional Russian icons and the dynamism of contemporary Futurist painting. She successfully draws upon these diverse stylistic influences to express the horror of armed conflict.
December 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Linen https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/linen
Natalia Goncharova's "Linen" depicts rural life with peasant women engaged in linen processing, highlighting traditional Russian culture through vibrant colors and stylized forms. The composition is infused with a sense of simplicity and community, reflecting Goncharova's appreciation for folk art and her avant-garde exploration of Russian identity.
December 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Fruit https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/fruit
In "Fruit," Natalia Goncharova captures a vibrant scene of rural life with two women gathering fruit amid lush foliage, echoing the bright colors and bold forms of Russian folk art. Her use of vivid, earthy tones reflects the influence of Fauvism, celebrating the simplicity and vitality of peasant labor.
December 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Spanish Dancer https://www.artic.edu/artworks/37368/
Natalia Goncharova first painted the subject of the Spanish dancer in 1916, while touring Spain with Sergei Diaghilev’s itinerant ballet company the Ballets Russes. Commissioned to design sets and costumes inspired by the local flamenco tradition, she discovered radial lines in the delicate transparencies of lace and floral patterns adorning the costumes of her subjects. The axes formed by the dancer’s hands fan outward in geometric vectors, reminiscent of Goncharova’s previous work in a style known as Rayonism, which she invented in Moscow in 1911. After her time in Spain, the artist wrote, “It seems to me that out of all the countries I have visited, this is the only one where there is some hidden energy. This is very close to Russia.” Gift of Mrs. Patrick C. Hill in memory of her mother, Rue Winterbotham Carpenter
December 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Folio 22 from Mirskontsa (Worldbackwards) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/13411
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December 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Sabbath https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/sabbath
"Natalia Goncharova's 'Sabbath' portrays an engaging scene of Jewish villagers deeply immersed in their Sabbath rituals, characterized by expressive figures and bold, vibrant colors. The artwork exemplifies Goncharova's use of neo-primitivist style, combining Russian folk art traditions with modernist influences to highlight community and spirituality."
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Plate 8 from Futurists, Abstractionists, Dadaists: the Forerunners of the Avant-Garde, vol. I http://www.moma.org/collection/works/18210
Gift of Peter Deitsch Gallery
December 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Misticheskie obrazy voiny. 14 litografii (Mystical Images of War: Fourteen Lithographs) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/13291
Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation
December 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Double page plate (between pages 38 and 39) from Vertogradari Nad Lozami (Gardeners over the Vines) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/10803
A. Conger Goodyear Fund
December 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Composition https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/composition-1914
In this dynamic artwork titled "Composition," Natalia Goncharova employs a cubist style, blending geometric forms with vibrant colors to create an abstract landscape. The juxtaposition of deep blues and a radiant orange sphere evokes a mysterious, cosmic scene, characteristic of Goncharova's innovative approach to modern art.
December 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Folio 10 from Igra v adu (A Game in Hell) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/284853
Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation
December 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Peresvet i Oslyabya (Peresvet and Oslyabya) from Misticheskie obrazy voiny. 14 litografii (Mystical Images of War: Fourteen Lithographs) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/95051
Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation
December 14, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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The weaver (loom+woman) https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/the-weaver-loom-woman-1913
"The Weaver" by Natalia Goncharova showcases a dynamic interplay of geometric forms and vibrant colors, reflecting the influence of Cubo-Futurism. The composition captures the movement and energy of a woman at a loom, embodying the intersection of traditional craft and modernist abstraction.
December 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Plate (folio 24) from Mirskontsa (Worldbackwards) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/13413
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December 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Cats (Rayonist perception in rose, black and yellow) https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/cats-rayonist-perception-in-rose-black-and-yellow
"Rayonist Cats: Perception in Rose, Black, and Yellow," is an abstract work by Natalia Goncharova that embodies the principles of Rayonism, focusing on the dynamic interplay of light and color. Vibrant geometric shapes and sharp angles intersect, suggesting feline forms amidst a bold backdrop of yellow, creating a sense of movement and energy.
December 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Russian woman's costume from Le coq d'or https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/russian-woman-s-costume-from-le-coq-d-or
This vibrant costume design, created by Natalia Goncharova for the opera "Le Coq d'Or," features bold patterns and vivid colors typical of Russian folk art traditions. Goncharova, a prominent Russian avant-garde artist, intricately blends traditional motifs with modernist sensibilities, capturing the essence of theatrical innovation in the early 20th century.
December 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Angels and Airplanes https://collections.artsmia.org/art/68107/
Plate 10 Russian artists responded to the outbreak of war in Central Europe in 1914 in paintings and works on paper. In her portfolio "Mystical Images of War," Natalia Goncharova depicts all aspects of armed conflict past and present, ranging from the archangel Michael riding triumphantly through flames on horseback to celestial beings observing fighter planes in combat. She realizes her apocalyptic vision of war in this powerful portfolio of masterful lithographs formally inspired by the solemn gravity of traditional Russian icons and the dynamism of contemporary Futurist painting. She successfully draws upon these diverse stylistic influences to express the horror of armed conflict.
December 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Dynamo machine https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/dynamo-machine
Natalia Goncharova's "Dynamo Machine" is an avant-garde painting that distills the essence of industrial energy through its dynamic, geometric forms and vibrant color palette. Reflecting her involvement in both the Russian Futurist movement and Rayonism, Goncharova captures the mechanical rhythm and modernity of early 20th-century technology.
December 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Peresvet and Oslyabya https://collections.artsmia.org/art/68103/
Plate 6 Russian artists responded to the outbreak of war in Central Europe in 1914 in paintings and works on paper. In her portfolio "Mystical Images of War," Natalia Goncharova depicts all aspects of armed conflict past and present, ranging from the archangel Michael riding triumphantly through flames on horseback to celestial beings observing fighter planes in combat. She realizes her apocalyptic vision of war in this powerful portfolio of masterful lithographs formally inspired by the solemn gravity of traditional Russian icons and the dynamism of contemporary Futurist painting. She successfully draws upon these diverse stylistic influences to express the horror of armed conflict.
December 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Plate (folio 17) from Mirskontsa (Worldbackwards) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/13405
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December 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Airplane over train https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/airplane-over-train
In "Airplane over Train," Natalia Goncharova combines elements of Futurism and Cubism, depicting dynamism and modernity with an intersecting airplane and train. Her innovative use of fragmented forms and vibrant colors reflects the early 20th-century fascination with industrial advancement and speed.
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Still Life with a Tige https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/still-life-with-a-tige
"Still Life with a Tiger" by Natalia Goncharova vibrantly explores themes prevalent in early 20th-century Russian avant-garde art through its bold colors and dynamic composition. The juxtaposition of the tiger motif with abstract and figurative elements reflects Goncharova's fusion of Cubism and Primitivism, illustrating her innovative approach to modern art.
December 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Moscow Street https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/moscow-street
Natalia Goncharova's "Moscow Street" captures the dynamism of early 20th-century Russian urban life with its vivid colors and bold brushwork. The painting features a figure walking along the street beside a horse-drawn carriage, showcasing Goncharova's avant-garde style and embrace of modernist influences.
December 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Design for final backcloth https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/design-for-final-backcloth
This vibrant design by Natalia Goncharova features a lively cityscape of onion-domed buildings rising under a rich blue sky, reflecting her fascination with Russian folk art and Byzantine influences. Created for a theatrical backcloth, it embodies the spirit of avant-garde art and celebrates traditional Russian architecture.
December 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Mask https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/mask
"Mask," part of Natalia Goncharova's collection, showcases her avant-garde style, blending Russian folk art with Cubo-Futurist elements. The work features a stylized, geometric figure reminiscent of religious iconography, highlighting Goncharova's innovative fusion of tradition and modernity.
December 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM