Russian painter and draftsman Nicolai Fechin. I love his vision of the human face and body. His work is so full of love and grit. To ...
I stumbled across this quote by Nicolai Fechin the other day: 'Technique should be considered only as a means to an end but never as the end itself. To me, technique should be unlimited, fed by a constant growth in ability and understanding. It must never be mere virtuosity but an endless accumulation of qualities and wisdom.' Fechin was a master of technique. A true artist's artist. Below is a great example. Notice the thick, impasto strokes; the bursts of color; the texture; the delicate rendering of the subjects eyes; the mix of broken and soft edges. All woven together
Painter Michael Chesley Johnson explores the world of plein air painting, offering tips, suggestions, research - plus some great paintings!
Nicolai Fechin ‘Flower Girl’, ca. 1925, De Young Museum, San Francisco
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Alexandra by Nicolai Fechin
Nicolai Fechin was born in 1881 in Kazan, Russia. Already an important artist and teacher, Fechin emigrated to to America in 1923 under the ...
View Gypsy By Fechin Nicolai; Charcoal on Paper; 16 by 12 inches; . Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on MutualArt.
Nicolai Fechin (1881-1955), born in Russia and ended his years in the southwestern USA. Beneath the eye-catching brush texture is a solid u...
Nicolai Fechin was a master Russian artist known for his dynamic paintings and intricate drawings. Learn more about his life, style and master artworks.
View INDIAN NECKLACE By Fechin Nicolai; oil on canvas; 51.5 by 41cm, 20 1/4 by 16in; Signed; . Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on MutualArt.
Nicolai Fechin was born in Kazan, Russia on the banks of the Volga River. He would become an important American Impressionist portrait painter during the early 20th century. After immigrating to New York in 1923 and working there for a few years, Fechin developed tuberculosis and moved West for a drier climate. He and his family settled in Taos, New Mexico, where he became fascinated by Native Americans and the landscape. After leaving Taos in 1933, he eventually settled in southern California.
With an unconquerable spirit, the artist endured chaos and tragedy, ultimately bridging two cultures
Paintings: "Portrait of an Indian Girl," oil on panel, and "Portrait of an Indian Boy," oil on canvas
