The defense of PetrogradAleksandr Deyneka · 1927

  • Art movementSocialist Realism
  • Creation date1927

Aleksandr Deyneka (1899 – 1969)

Discover Aleksandr Deyneka (1899-1969), a pivotal figure in Soviet art. Explore his dynamic paintings & mosaics celebrating labor, sports, and the ideals of Socialist Realism.

About this artwork

  • Title: The defense of Petrograd
  • Artist: Aleksandr Deyneka
  • Year: 1927
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Corpus context: reflects soviet ideology, soviet propaganda imagery
  • Main color: Putty
  • Keywords: socialist realism, abstract war scene, russian history art
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Topics: socialist realism, petrograd battle, war scene painting

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"The defense of Petrograd" by Aleksandr Deyneka is recorded as bright, with a bright balance luminance.

When was "The defense of Petrograd" made?

"The defense of Petrograd" dates from 1927. The date places the work within Aleksandr Deyneka's career and its era.

At what age did Aleksandr Deyneka make "The defense of Petrograd"?

When "The defense of Petrograd" was created in 1927, Aleksandr Deyneka - born in 1899 - was 28 years old.

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Which artist is "The defense of Petrograd" attributed to?

"The defense of Petrograd" is attributed to Aleksandr Deyneka.

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