Additional information
| Artist | Kashshai, Kashshay |
|---|---|
| Country | Ukrainian, Russian |
| Region | Soviet / CIS |
ArtistKashshay, Anton Mikailovich
Artist Years1921-1992
Artist NationalityUkrainian, Russian
TitleCarpathian Landscape
Yearca. 1970
MediumPainting > Oil
DimensionsCanvas: 30 X 32 inches
Description
Oil on canvas, signed lower right.
Accession NumberRC1562
NotesAn outstanding Ukrainian painter. People's Artist of the USSR Anton Kashshay was born on February 24, 1921 in the village of Dubrynichi, Pecherinsky district in Transcarpathia in the family of a forester.
In 1929 the family moved to Uzhhorod. His first teachers while studying at the gymnasium in 1929-1939. were Joseph Bokshay and Adalbert Erdeli. Under the guidance of these wellknown masters, thanks to great talent and hard work, the unique and unique creative face of the young artist was formed. After graduating from high school, Anton planned to continue his education in Budapest or America. But the war broke his plans and he could return to work only in 1945. After the formation of the Transcarpathian regional organization of the Union of Artists of the Ukrainian SSR, Kashshay became the first director of the Uzhhorod Creative and Production Studios of the USSR Art Fund.
The first regional exhibition of the artist was held in 1947, and a few years later his works were exhibited in Kiev, Moscow, Riga, and other cities. In 1952, Kashshay's painting Winter in the Carpathians was acquired by the Tretyakov Gallery and entered the gold fund of the creative heritage. Soon the work of the artist began to be collected by famous museums, galleries and collectors. In 1961 Kashshay was elected head of the Transcarpathian organization of the Union of Artists of Ukraine, which he headed for many years. During the 60s-70s the artist made creative trips to Japan and Norway, where he made a series of sketches and paintings from life. Over time, the artist's picturesque manner underwent changes, but his love of the landscapes depicting his native Carpathians remained unchanged.
For outstanding achievements in the development of the Transcarpathian school of painting A. Kashshay in 1960 was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the USSR, and in 1964 -the title of People's Artist of the USSR Today the pictures of the recognized master are decorated with museum expositions and the best private collections of painting.
Kashkay died on December 30, 1991 in Uzhgorod.
(source: http://oknasocrealisma.com)