Latvia - Art

Bizarre scene of Lady in bed dreaming socially diverse erotic activities.

Still life with plate, poster and bottle of liqueur 1929. Oil on canvas, 69x50 cm with certificate of authenticity Romans Suta Born on April 28, 1896 in the vicinity of Cesis (La...

Along the fence. Plywood, oil, 14x14 cm

The abstract series of sizable works done in a mixed-media technique pays homage to the great modernists and abstract expressionists such as Mondrian, Kandinsky, Still and Motherwell...

In crafting this vibrant piece, I imbued each stroke with the warmth and energy of the sun. The rich textures formed by oil pastel and colored pencil blur the lines between pop art's...

Igor Maikov (1966) Education: 1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia 1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School Exhibitions: 1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia ...

In the park. Paper, watercolor, 42x29.5 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years alternate with summer work in the countryside. In ...

Flower. Paper, pastel 33x27 cm Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monume...

Clara Cottonets Graduated in Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona in 2005. She studied Drawing and Engraving, beginning doctoral courses related to Drawing for Land Art Project...

In this painting, I sought to capture the intimate and serene connection between a mother horse and her foal amidst a splendid golden field. The use of oil enhances the luminosity an...

Jadviga Žilvinska (1918-2010) was born in Tallinn. She grew up in Liepāja, where her great interest in art began and strengthened, which led the young artist to study at the Art Aca...

Still life with peonies. 1989, paper, watercolor, 62x70 cm Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural composition...

Still life with plums. 1985, watercolor on paper, 74x55 cm (bilateral) Jekabs Arturs Springis (1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia 1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School 1...

Arijs Skride (1906.24.IX Madonna parish – 1987.22.XI Riga), painter. Arijs Skride was born into a farmer's family. Wife Gundega Vaska – graphic artist. At the age of 15, he passed ...

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In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the tenderness of spring. The delicate blossoms, bathed in soft light, symbolize renewal and hope. I chose a harmonious symphony...

In this oil painting, I've captured the warmth of family ties against the chill of a winter's day. Through impressionistic strokes and an expressionistic palette, I aimed to evoke th...

Igor Maikov (1966) Education: 1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia 1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School Exhibitions: 1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia ...

Twenty and one more metamorphosis Etching, paper, 49x64 cm Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, U...

Flowers in a vase. 2020, cardboard, oil, 70x50 cm

Tulips in vase. Oil on cardboard, 50x40,5 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at...

Igor Maikov (1966) Education: 1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia 1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School Exhibitions: 1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia ...

A powerful, deeply emotional oil painting capturing the visceral reality of spiritual sacrifice. The composition focuses on the crucified figure covered entirely by a heavy, blood-re...

Still life on black table. Oil on canvas, 135x140 cm

In my creation, I've captured the wild essence of freedom and the dynamic energy of life. Through vigorous strokes of acrylic and oil, I've melded expressionism with impressionism, g...

Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Saratov Art School, graduated from the Depar...

Magic realism 24/73. 1973., oil on canvas, 100x140 cm JURIS SOIKANS (1920-1995) 1990. Member of the Artists’ Union, Latvia 1989. Visiting lecturer at...

Autumn. 1967. Oil on cardboard, 68x57 cm Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in different seasons a...

Countryside. 1950s, cardboard, oil, 26x37 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University at s...

Wings. 1975., Woodcut, 70x50 cm Dainis Rozkalns (1928 - 2018) Artist, graphic artist, illustrator of folklore and fiction publications. The main directions of Rožkalns' professiona...

Spring 1991. Cardboard, oil, 94.5x70 cm

Bee from the top Paper, mixed media, 30x21 cm Juris Utāns (1959-2022) was a Latvian painter. Worked in the field of critical realism, socially active and political art. Juris Utan...

23/100, 1974. Paper, lithograph, 43x65 cm

In early spring. Paper, watercolor, 59x69 cm Landscape with trees in earth colors Zigmunds Šņore was born in 1942 in Latvia. His works has been exhibi...

Old town . Oil on cardboard 47,x68 cm. Leonids Maurins (1934-2012) From 1954 to 1961 studied at J. Rozentāls Riga Art School From 1961 to 1969 studied at the Art Academy of Latvia, Pedagogical Department. 1969 - work as tutor at evening courses at the Chair of design, Latvian Academy of Arts. 1969 - first participation in an exhibition of Republican (7th Exhibition of Young Artists in Riga). From 1969 to 1970 - execution of the artist`s first monumental decorative painting for cafe "Allegro". 1975 - participation in the exhibition of young artists in Dzintari, Exhibition Hall (G. Liepina, L. Maurins, B. Vasilevskis, M. Tabaka). 1976 - the artist was accepted as member of the Latvian Artists...

Asters ~ 1970, oil on canvas, 55x80 cm Laimdots Murnieks has said: "I am a sunny artist. The sun and a woman are the center of the world. It is not for nothing that the sun always...

In painting this piece, I poured my admiration for the dance between light and color onto the canvas, capturing the ephemeral beauty of flora. Each stroke is imbued with the energy o...

Sun glare in warm water. 1983. Oil on cardboard, 31x24 cm Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in d...

Bouquet of flowers with sunflowers. Cardboard, oil, 31.5x22 cm Still life with flowers in vase

At the bridge. Cardboard, oil. 6.2x8 cm

Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV – 1991.11.I) Alfej Bromults received his first professional education at Tautas University under R. Suta, J. Bīne and G. Šķilters. From 1938 he studied in...

Birch grove. Oil on cardboard. 27, 5 x 21, 3 cm

Country farm at winter Middle of the 1940s, oil on cardboard, 52x70 cm Harijs Veldre (Bullis till 1947) (1927.8.III – 1999.6.V) Harijs Veldre learned in Riga school of applied arts...

Stroll. 2012, oil on canvas, 80x120 cm Painting with man in a boat on seashore Igor Leontiev (1957) - one of the leading independent painters in Latvia Born in Riga, Latvia. Studied in the Art School of Rozental, the Latvian Academy of Arts and private studios of the famous painters and teachers Abram Bikov and Vitaly Karkunov. Participates in exhibitions since 1987. Awards: 1991 – One of the main grants at the International Art Project «Golden Brush» at the Central Painters' House, Moscow, Russia Solo Shows: 2008- Gallery "Antonia", Riga. exhibition "Dream City" 2002 – Open exhibition “Genesis” Austria, Vienna 2002 - «Painting», Blackhead's House, Riga (printed brochure) 2000 - Personal exhibition in Austria, Vienna “Gallery Atelier T” 2000 – Personal exhibition in Riga, Latvia 2000 - Institute of Practical Psyhogy, Riga (printed brochure) 2001 - Gallery «AtelierT», Vienna, Austria 1998 – Joined exhibition with N.Bessonova «Garant», Vienna, Austria 1998 - Gallery «Nelliya», Riga 1998 - Co-project with N.Bessonova «Birds and Fish», Gallery «Nelliya», Riga 1997 - Gallery «Dzintars», Riga 1997 - Insurance Company «New Re» Gallery, Geneva, Switzerland 1997 - Gallery «Rigas Vini», Riga 1997 - Gallery «Goldshidhaus», Gilzenkirken, Germany, with N.Bessonova 1996 – Personal exhibition in “Rigas vini” Gallery, Riga 1996 - Gallery «Sofia», Gilzenkirken, Germany 1991 - Russian Culture Fund, Riga 1991 – Last personal exhibition in Riga Group Shows: 2007 - Museum der stad Bad Ischl”Genesis2000” 2007 -“Art Innsbruck” International Messe. 2004 - Showcase of Latvian painters dedicated to Latvia joining the EU, museum «Horst Shloss», Germany 2004 - «Hungary by the Latvian Painters», Moscow House, Riga 2003 - «Autumn-2003», Latvian State Art Museum 2003 - Autumn exhibitions of Latvian Painters, Gallery «Nelliya», Riga 2003 - «Abstract Art in Latvian Painting», Latvian State Art Museum 2000-2006 - International Project dedicated to the Book «Genesis», Austria 2002 - «Autumn», Latvian State Art Museum 1999 - Participation in exhibition “Gold of Russian Art” Austria, Vienna, “Gallery Atelier T” 1999 – Participation in projects “Genesis” Austria, Vienna, “Gallery Atelier T” 1997 - «Art Expo» New York, USA 1996 - «Art of the Chosen Ones», Latvian State Art Museum «Arsenal» 1995 - «Surrealism in Works of Latvian Painters», Russian Culture Fund, Riga 1994 - «Christmas Exhibition», Embassy of Poland in Latvia, Riga 1993 - «Art of the Russian Painters», Embassy of Russia in Latvia, Riga 1993 - «Golden Brush», Central Painters' House, Moscow, Russia 1993 - «Latvian Painters», Gallery «Sofia», Germany 1992 – sept.,Oct. – exhibition in Baad Goseberg, Germany 1992 - «Artmyth», International Art Festival, Manezh, Moscow, Russia 1992 - «Latvian Art», Berlin, Germany 1991 – «Reshaping», exhibition in Moscow 1991 - «Golden Brush», Central Painters' House, Moscow, Russia 1991 - «Transformation», Youth Palace, Moscow, Russia 1991 - «Latvian Painters», Belver, Germany 1989 - «Artcontact» National Art Project, Culture House of Railroad workers, Riga 1989 - «Artist and Religion», Riga - Moscow 1988 - «Free Art», Rigas Modes, Riga 1987 - First exhibition with painters A.Alekperov and G.Huckivadze in the Culture House of Railroad workers, Riga Auctions: 2002 - «Doroteum» Vienna, Austria - paintings «Russian Art» and «Portrait of Olga...

Flowers in a vase. Cardboard, oil, 27x21 cm

Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still life. She is one of the most productive wate...

Lija Būmane (1940–1990) – painter, art teacher, book illustrator. Participated in exhibitions since 1966.

In this painting, I've passionately blended acrylic and oil to capture a serene harbor at the cusp of fall. The essence of expressionism and impressionism dance...

Summer. Paper, etching, 10/50., 31x41 cm Josif Elgurt (1924-2007) Born in 1924 in Kishinev in Romania. In 1947 resumed his art studies in Kishinev. Since 1952 he has lived in Riga ...

Unity in Diversity 2008, stone wear, 90х35x42 cm Gray abstract sculpture from stone

"The Eternal Question" is a surrealist artwork created on cardboard using oil as the medium. It measures 92x61 cm, providing a substantial size to convey the artist's vision and intr...

White sailboat. Paper, pastel 27x33 cm Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, ...

Ludmilla Perec was born in 1959 in Uzbekistan. Graduated from the State University of Latvia with a degree in theoretical astrophysics. She learned the professional drawing in the studios of artists V.Karkunov and A. Bykov. In 1993 Ludmila graduated from Riga Academy of Arts. Since 1988 she has exhibited her works together with the artists group "Free Art" as well as with other Latvian artists' associations. She has also worked as a teacher. Right now her art works can be found in private collections in USA, France, Italy, Germany, Norway as well as in collections of Norton Dodge, Zimmaly Museum and Jersey City. Personal exhibition: 1999. - Gallery "Boat", Riga of 1999. - Exhibition of Sun Bank, Riga, 2000. - Gallery of "Petits", Riga; 2001. - Riga-New York ", CASE Museum of Contemporary Russian Art in the New Jersey / USA; 2002. - Cultural and Historical Museum, Rezekne, 2002. - Gallery" Nelija ", Riga, 2002. - M. Volosina Museum Koktebele / Ukraine; 2005. - "Acts", Koktebele / Ukraine; 2005. - art café "La Boheme", Koktebele / Ukraine; 2009. - House of Blackheads, Riga. Group exhibitions: 2010. - Exhibition in House of Blackheads, Riga; 2008.- Auction Exhibition, Moscow's cultural and business center of Riga; 2008.- "Dedication" Gallery "Neelie", Riga; 2007. - Exhibition in House of Blackheads, Riga; 2006.- Exhibition of "sharp", CASE Museum of Contemporary Russian Art, New Jersey / USA; 2006.- Rembrandt Van Rein 4000 devoted to the anniversary of an international exhibition of Saint Petersburg / Russia; 2005.- Exhibition devoted to C. A. S. E. Museum of Contemporary Russian Art Museum's 25-year founding anniversary, New Jersey / USA; 2005.- C. A. S. E. Museum of Contemporary Russian Art in the New Jersey / USA; 2005.- "From the Heart", V. Karkunova 80th anniversary exhibition has opened, Russian Drama Theatre, Riga; 2005.- Exhibition, M. Vrubel Museum, Omsk / Russia; 2005.- "Homage to the woman 'House of Blackheads, Riga; 2004.- C. A. S. E. Museum of Contemporary Russian Art, New York / USA; 2003.- "Autumn motives", CASE Museum of Contemporary Russian Art, New York / USA; 2003.- "Russian hearts, Art Museum, Kharkov / Ukraine; 2003.- Zaporozijas Art Museum, Ukraine; 2003.- Contemporary Russian Painting...

Winter. 1978, cardboard, oil, 48x45 cm Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints lands...

Yard. Oil on cardboard, 14 x 17, 5 cm

Marine Evening (2), Canvas, Oil, acrylic, gold leaf (Potal), 79x109 cm Immerse yourself in the glowing warmth of a coastal twilight with this magnificent maritime masterpiece titled ...

Old city. 1965. Paper, watercolor, 64x50 cm Colorful watercolor painting. Old town view Malda Muižule was born in 1937 in the family of a blacksmith. Graduated from Liepāja Applied...

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painting "La Goulue, together with two women" Moulin Rouge "" copy - Unknown artist, oil on сanvas, 73x60 cm

Sailboat at full moon Oil on canvas, 60x70 cm

Cafe. 2024., acrylic, paper, 25x25 cm Ansis Butnors (1977) Education: J. Rozentals Art School in Riga – 1989. – 1996. Latvian Academy of Art, Painting Department – 1996. – 2000. ...