Vladimir Litveenov
STILL LIFE WITH CAT
1997

About the Item

Vladimir Litveenov was born in 1956 in Tver Region of Western Russia. A graduate of the renowned Surikov Art Institute, he is the author of over 60 monumental, large format works painted in the vicinity of the famous artist retreat at Akademichiskaya Dacha. He is best known for his richly textured and highly detailed landscapes. This irresistible painting, Still Life with Cat, was acquired directly from the artist and conveys an extraordinary warmth and intimacy - with the featured portrait of his beautiful and beguiling cat. Litveenov’s paintings are exhibited in the major Russian museums and in private collections around the world. Since 1995, the Pushkin Gallery has been representing exceptional works from the period of postwar Soviet Union up until 2014 when Russia invaded Crimea, at which time cultural exchange largely came to an end. Kenneth Pushkin comments, "the paintings in this collection are rare and among the most significant examples of painting from this period - and they are beautiful. It’s notable that the highest-level works from this period have all but disappeared - acquired by museums or hidden in private collections." In 2000, the Pushkin Gallery moved to a 300-year-old restored hacienda in the world-renowned art center of Santa Fe, New Mexico, where the unique gallery became a must-see destination for art lovers. With best-of-class curation and gallery practices, Pushkin Gallery became one of the most recognized purveyors of Russian art in the U.S. Visitors commented that the Pushkin Gallery was like a museum. "Perhaps, it's because we disseminate knowledge," remarked Kenneth. "The difference between the Pushkin Gallery collection and a museum is that we offer collectors the opportunity to acquire gorgeous works of art that resonate with history at a very reasonable price.” Since the inception of the Pushkin Gallery, over 30 years ago, many of the most important and beautiful paintings have been retained in a privately held collection and never shown publicly. Now for the first time, these reserved paintings are being selectively presented on 1stDibs.

Creator:

Vladimir Litveenov (1946, Russian)

Creation Year:

1997

Dimensions:

Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)

More Editions & Sizes:

original workPrice: $14,500

Medium:

Oil

Movement & Style:

Impressionist