Maslov Vasily (1905-1938)

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Member Bolshevo labor commune NKVD number 1 , a member of the All-Russian Co-operative Union of Employees of Fine Arts " Vsekohudozhnik ." Shot and buried at Butovo .

Cool dude . I wanted a few years to tell you about it. And then a miracle found murals .. but it then and now , here ..

Born in Upper Sinyachihinskom s de Yekaterinburg province , was the eldest of four children. Boys , after his mother's death , left the house and wandered , earning his living by painting landscapes and portraits snapshots .

As in 1925-1926 . studied at the Higher State II course Art School in Baku in 1926-1927 . II course was a student of Gorky ( Nizhny Novgorod ) Art College. In the end, came to Moscow , where his fate attended Commissar of Education AV Lunacharsky , who led the Commission to help the young talents .

In September 1927, a letter was sent Zhilstroyotdel signed Commissar , in which he requested to arrange Maslova in one of the dorms , and a year later , and his troubles , the young artist was given the opportunity to engage in the studio AHRR ( Association of Artists of Revolutionary Russia ) . In addition, in March 1928 , the Commission seconded by Basil Maslov Rabfak Arts, where he was enrolled as a candidate .

In Moscow Maslov met the famous writer AM Gorky, who , in turn, helped him , he told about the artist organizer Bolshevo labor commune Matthew Samoylovych Pogrebinsky , and thus fell into Bolshevo Maslov . In 1929 , already in the direction of the commune, the artist enrolled in a technical school VHUTEINa ( Higher Art and Technical Institute). However , having studied for a short time there , Vasily Maslov, on the advice of Gorky returned to the commune .

Artist dabbled in various genres , techniques and styles (it is known that for some time he was interested in cubism ) . At the turn of 1920-1930 -ies. he created murals for the club Bolshevo Communards. Neither painting nor the club have not reached our days, preserved black-and- white photographs. By all appearances, this large-scale work Maslov special commission arrives at Bolshevo replied as follows: " His decorative panels and murals crudity suffer chaotic compositions and unsuccessful attempts to introduce decorative elements in the form of painted in sharp tones of crystal shapes , as well as complete lack of overall tone . unsuccessful and his manner of masonry paints rectangles " ( from the conclusion of a commission composed of SN Bubnov , Alexander Skvortsov and PP Saurova on January 11, 1933 ) . The Commission , however, at the same time noted that " Comrade Maslov skillfully holds a picture , a successful passing of the head of a portrait of character ."

On the proposal of the Commission , in 1933 Bolshevo labor commune was created art studio , where teachers have become a master of painting and restoration VN Yakovlev and painter and graphic PM Shukhmin (previously , for two years , with the commune gave lessons engraver Novozhylov VM , and before him - a master of etching IP Lavrov ) . Basil oil is processed in this peculiar institution , but no personal or creative rapprochement between him and the leaders of the group not happened, and a significant influence on his work, they did not have .

In painting, creative writing Maslova was close to the style of the late Russian impressionism , outstanding representatives of which were famous IE Grabar and KF Huon . In landscapes the artist to the fore often imposed a specific object , constructing a picture of color rhythm creates major mood in the viewer , with the author sometimes finds original composition solution - for example, in a landscape "Summer" (1934) point of view is taken high above , and space seemed to be overturned on the beholder, there is an effect of reverse perspective . Maslov writes a broad brush , and sometimes - a palette knife , paint layer pasty , with a pronounced texture smear .

If painting the artist avoids industrial and urban motifs , the chart on the contrary, it shows the modern urban environment. Most often Maslov turns to the topic of the night of the port city . The leitmotif of the emotional background of these works becomes loneliness , and the images of the people included in the landscape (prostitutes , sailors ) , only reinforces its sound . With linear perspective, the author turns freely, eliminating the spatial distance of the background , bringing it closer to the viewer , and all objects deliberately shifted relative to the geometric center and almost crossed at an acute angle .

Plastic art image can be considered in the context of development Maslov Moscow school schedules 1930s . , There is also reason to believe that Maslov - schedule were taken and some of the features of expressionism - in particular , the German (in particular , F. Masereel ) .

Basil's first solo exhibition was held Maslov in 1935 in Moscow , the club of the NKVD. In April 1936, Maslov participated in a group exhibition of paintings and drawings by artists and members Bolshevo Lyuberetskaya NKVD labor communes . Exhibited in the Folk Arts Theater (Moscow , until 1936 there was a music hall , and today this building is located Moscow Academic Satire Theater ), the work was given integer Maslov foyer.

In mid- 1936 Russian Cooperative Union of Fine Arts ( " Vsekohudozhnik " ) gives VN Maslova assignment to write a series of works on the theme of "Life , life and sotsstroitelstvo Urals " , the artist went on a business trip and , apparently , successfully fulfilling the order, as from 31 December 1936 to 3 January 1937 the same Cooperative Union arranges a solo exhibition Maslova in the hall at the Kuznetsk bridge , 11 ( sneak preview ) .

After that , 6 January 1937 , the exhibition of the artist's inner Moskulttorga ( Kuznetsk bridge , 20 ) . Here among the 30 's landscapes were presented , in particular , "March" , "July day," yard " , " Early Spring "and" green cottage . " Last picturesque work, written in Gorky , made ​​in thick green scheme and it is one of the most interesting paintings Maslov .

As pointed out by critics , originality and power of new talent is undeniable. The main advantage of the work was " materiality " Image : Maslow was able to convey not only light , but even "air" landscape.

The exhibition was a great success ; review it came out not only in the central Soviet press , but also abroad - in Paris and London press . IE Grabar and PP Konchalovsky visited interior landscapes and gave high praise.
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From 18 February to 15 March 1937 paintings and drawings were exhibited Basil Maslova in Gorky ( now Nizhny Novgorod ) State Art Museum , and the Museum purchased the work in full. Now this collection is the main part of the heritage of the artist, including 47 oil paintings (mainly landscapes , most of which depicts the neighborhood Bolshev ) and 74 graphic sheets - mostly portraits.

Being in Gorky, Vasily Maslov probably worked on the execution of the next order - works on the theme of " GAZ " and " Sormovo shipyard " ( order came from the Committee of the exhibition " The Industry of Socialism ", Moscow; contract was signed December 14, 1936 ) .

He then returned to Bolshevo . July 19, 1937 Vasily Maslov was arrested in his apartment (street transportation , 8, m. 5 ) December 30 of the same year the USSR NKVD troika sentenced by the Moscow region under Art. 58-10 Part I of the Criminal Code of the RSFSR ( the charge of counter-revolutionary activities ) and January 2, 1938 shot at Butovo .

In October 1959 VN Maslov was fully rehabilitated .

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In spring 2010, his daughter, Natalia Maslova, donated to the Royal Historical Museum 92 picture Basil Maslov, previously unknown.
Most of them - sketches, color samples and student Studi, but some are certainly mature completion of work of the artist.

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In the suburban town of Queen discovered long considered lost works repressed artist Vasily Maslov ..

Gaining murals happened after firefighters poured burning house - a typical example of Russian avant-garde, went down in history under the name "House Stroybyuro ." One of the apartments was peeled off wallpaper from moisture and then through the murky layers of glue eclipsed murals created in the early 30- ies of the last century.

On one wall - a composition , which critics have given the code name is now " working class ." Human figures painted in a difficult angle, and this makes them dynamic. They are such a wide step , they are so closely pressed shoulder to shoulder, that become one , under a well-oiled , well-oiled mechanism .

On another wall - the utopian city where superimposed on each other, piled symbols of technological progress. The artist plays different scales and builds a daring composition. Diagonally , straight at the viewer sweeps locomotive. Horizontal stretch fishnet truss bridge . Right rises Dam power plant. Bright , colorful industrial landscape overshadows the outstretched hand a giant figure of Lenin. Maslov not alone , many of his contemporaries were inspired idea of ​​serving human intelligent machines .

Here is what the head of the branch of the Russian Royal Society for Protection of Monuments of History and Culture (abbreviated VOOPIiK ) Maria Mironova : So , November 2, found these same painting. The first thought that visits our head - the one that, given the previous 7 fires, no doubt that will be the eighth . And if we are now widely inform the public that these paintings are found, the most likely case scenario - this is another fire , and, just in the room where
Stroybyuro house burned eight times, and too much suggests that he deliberately set fire
are painting. Nevertheless, the work must be carried out . Since there was no hope for the city administration , which apparently supported the builder (and this company "Development XXI "), and did not support gradozaschitnikov , we had ourselves somehow seek an art which would make an expert opinion confirming authorship - it times , and confirming findings artistic value - that's two. Had spent time looking for such a specialist , plus we needed restorers , who on their part would make a conclusion. That's the number 8 then started a large fire.

Here, too, a very interesting coincidence , because literally the day before the Ministry of Culture of the Moscow region , we reported that we sign a contract with a specialist for examination at home. It was number 6 reported the Ministry of Culture , and the 8th, I repeat, a big fire started . I associate these things directly.

Salvation paintings by Vasily Maslov absolutely free deals ( there are also such coincidences !) Namesake artist manager. Department of Monumental Painting Research Institute for Restoration Konstantin Maslov .


- When a colleague Philip Guzanova we went to Queens to see the painting , the feel of Emergency Physicians . We got there late in the evening , there was no light , we looked at the painting with a flashlight . And all at once it became clear that they are quite unique . Everything was soaked , heavy state murals . This oil painting on plaster, which are shelled , lagged basis . But we had experience, we know how we're going to shoot them , was the technology , so we immediately set to work . but here
We felt Emergency Physicians
what a shame when came, we saw the painting in two rooms, it turned out that the second room is backfilled. And because it was the whole complex . As I now understand , not even on the two walls , and at three , at least , were painting. Maybe we'll find something . We started the process of strengthening the paintings , the image more and more evident . I admit, we initially thought that the painting has only memorial value , but eventually realized that it is a rare masterpiece. Moreover, it is a unique work , because you do not find anywhere else , but it is performed and a very talented artist . Of course , you need to save all that we can do it and we do it. We assume that in the future, these paintings will go to Art Institute , and students will be supervised by experienced restorers to work with them .

And now the church helps us helps the local museum , we are fed , cared for , we are also working there . Such a joyful atmosphere , I'd say. A painting is really unique . The colors are great, bright .

- They were originally bright ?

- They are still bright - this is oil paint . They were just under layers of wallpaper flour glue , we have shown them , had to use heavy solvents . There's a free smear , excellent composition - it's actually a masterpiece. I believe that it is worthy of the Tretyakov Gallery or our other major museums , - says Konstantin Maslov .

The artist's daughter Natalya Maslova , the very generous giver , greeted the news of the discovery of the monumental painting of his father with great excitement . So her story - a little confused .


- What is now found , I never saw myself not only on home photos, and now this! Now I believe that my father's paintings will be publicly displayed once , that will be an exhibition . C childhood I knew nothing about his father. Just died , disappeared ... Grandma , I remember she always said that tell me that your father was killed at the front . In those days, many fathers were not, the war was .
The whole story , as I found an art museum of Nizhny Novgorod , and when I first saw these pictures of his father - is also such a shock . I had a great album that I gave to the museum , all the paintings there is photographed in black and white . The first time I saw them in the museum , where they painted in oil . It was a shock for me. Now so many people around me - art , people who understand and begin to appreciate these things .
Restorers - are holy people . When I was in Nizhny Novgorod museum , one brought a painting restorer , which he drove to Moscow , and it was restored . Here it is so bright a color , such a life of it was ! And he says that all the artists who participated , watched and say very talented artwork . I wanted to say also that require restoration pictures of Nizhny Novgorod , which oil are written , and the graphics there in perfect condition because it lists , transcribed tissue paper in large folders , they are in excellent condition, they can be seen and do not require any restoration. I thought that I had never seen any exhibition or public display of his father's works. At the beginning of Perestroika very active all started , and then quickly faded . It's probably all sorts of political events - suggests Natalya Maslova .