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Fan account of Natalia Goncharova, a Russian avant-garde artist, painter, costume designer, writer, illustrator, and set designer. 1881-1962 Automated #artbot thanks to @andreitr.bsky.social and @botfrens.bsky.social

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 8h

Electric lamp https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/electric-lamp

"Electric Lamp" by Natalia Goncharova showcases the dynamic interplay of abstract forms and vibrant colors, reflecting the influence of Futurism and Cubism. This piece captures the essence of modernity with its angular lines and energetic composition, depicting the transformative impact of electric lighting.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 11h

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

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 16h

Arkhistratig Mikhail (Archangel Michael) from Misticheskie obrazy voiny. 14 litografii (Mystical Images of War: Fourteen Lithographs) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/95052

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 2d

Folio 10 from Mirskontsa (Worldbackwards) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/13398

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 2d

Self-portrait with yellow lilies https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/self-portrait-with-yellow-lilies

"Self-portrait with Yellow Lilies" is a vibrant composition by Natalia Goncharova, showcasing her connection to both avant-garde art and her Russian heritage. The painting features the artist holding bright yellow lilies, set against a colorful and expressive backdrop, highlighting her innovative use of color and form.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 2d

Bratskaya Mogila (A Common Grave) from Misticheskie obrazy voiny. 14 litografii (Mystical Images of War: Fourteen Lithographs) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/95057

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 3d

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.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 3d

The weaver (loom+woman) https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/the-weaver-loom-woman-1913

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 3d

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.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 3d

Vtoroi sbornik Tsentrifugi (The Second Tsentrifuge Collection) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/19883

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 4d

Rayonist lilies https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/rayonist-lilies

Natalia Goncharova's "Rayonist Lilies" showcases the dynamic interplay of light and color through angular forms and overlapping planes typical of the Rayonism movement. The vibrant yellows and blues capture the energy and fragmentation, reflecting Goncharova's avant-garde approach to abstraction and her fascination with the interplay of natural elements.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 4d

Saint Alexandr Nevsky https://collections.artsmia.org/art/68111/

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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.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 4d

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.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 5d

Neizdannyi Khlebnikov, no. 17 http://www.moma.org/collection/works/91291

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 5d

Sheep shearing https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/sheep-shearing

In "Sheep Shearing," Natalia Goncharova captures a lively rural scene, employing vivid colors and bold shapes that reflect her Fauvist influences. The painting emphasizes traditional Russian peasant life, depicting women in vibrant clothing as they shear sheep against a backdrop of rustic huts and a golden landscape.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 5d

Landscape, 47 http://www.moma.org/collection/works/78727

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 6d

Folio 26 from Mirskontsa (Worldbackwards) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/13415

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 6d

Liturgy, St. Andrew https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/liturgy-st-andrew

This artwork, titled "Liturgy, St. Andrew," by Natalia Goncharova, showcases a dynamic depiction of Saint Andrew, imbued with elements of religious iconography and avant-garde stylistic influences. The use of bold colors and geometric shapes reflects Goncharova's connection to Russian Futurism and the avant-garde movement, making a vibrant statement within the spiritual theme.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 6d

Portfolio Cover from Misticheskie obrazy voiny. 14 litografii (Mystical Images of War: Fourteen Lithographs) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/95059

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 7d

Costume design for bride https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/costume-design-for-bride

This costume design by Natalia Goncharova showcases a vibrant, floral skirt paired with a red bodice and decorated headpiece, reflecting traditional Russian folk motifs. Known for her avant-garde approach, Goncharova often drew inspiration from Russian culture, blending bold colors and patterns to create dynamic and expressive artwork.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 7d

Planting potatoes https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/planting-potatoes-1909

"Planting Potatoes" by Natalia Goncharova captures the rural life and communal labor of peasants, rendered in a vibrant, folk-art style that emphasizes motion and earthy tones. Goncharova's work reflects her Russian roots and the fusion of primitivism with modernist tendencies, illustrating everyday themes with dynamic energy and bold colors.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 7d

Still Life https://www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharova/still-life

This vibrant artwork titled "Still Life" by Natalia Goncharova features expressive floral compositions with dynamic colors and bold brushstrokes, reflecting her connection to the Russian avant-garde movement. Goncharova's focus on natural forms is evident in the rich textures and abstract background, conveying a sense of vitality and movement.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 8d

Front cover from Vertogradari Nad Lozami (Gardeners over the Vines) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/10801

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 8d

Deva Na Zvere (Maiden on the Beast) from Misticheskie obrazy voiny. 14 litografii (Mystical Images of War: Fourteen Lithographs) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/95050