{"product_id":"oil-painting-bay-melikhov-georgy-stepanovich","title":"Oil painting Bay Melikhov Georgy Stepanovich","description":"\u003cp\u003e№Bag 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eGeorgy Stepanovich Melikhov (1908–1985)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a world-famous Ukrainian painter and educator whose works have been presented at leading international auctions and remain highly valued by collectors. Known for his powerful genre paintings, portraits, and historical themes, he is celebrated as a master of realism with a deep sense of psychological insight and national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eMelikhov’s art is distinguished by clarity of composition, mastery of form, and vivid color, along with a strong narrative dimension. His major works—such as \u003cem data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eYoung Taras Shevchenko in the workshop of K. P. Bryullov\u003c\/em\u003e (1947), \u003cem data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eA. M. Gorky in Ukraine\u003c\/em\u003e (1957), \u003cem data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eSpring of 1945\u003c\/em\u003e (1960), and \u003cem data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eDelegates of the First Congress of the Communist Party (Bolsheviks) of Ukraine in M.\u003c\/em\u003e (1969)—combine historic and social themes with human emotion. He was also a respected teacher and public figure in the artistic community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eBorn on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eMay 11 (Julian Calendar) \/ May 24 (Gregorian Calendar), 1908\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eKharkiv\u003c\/strong\u003e, Melikhov studied at both the Kharkiv and Kyiv Art Institutes under mentors including P. Volokidin, F. Krichevsky, S. Prokhorov, M. Sharonov, S. Grigoryev, and K. Eleva. After World War II, from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e1945 to 1961\u003c\/strong\u003e, he taught at the Kyiv State Art Institute—becoming an Associate Professor in 1948 and a full Professor in 1960. He became Honored Art Worker of the Ukrainian SSR in 1951, received the Stalin Prize (third degree) in 1948, and was awarded the title People’s Artist of the Ukrainian SSR in 1967. He served as Secretary of the Board of the Union of Artists of the USSR from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e1956 to 1960\u003c\/strong\u003e, and since \u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e1979\u003c\/strong\u003e was a member of the USSR Academy of Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eHis works are preserved in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eNational Art Museum of Ukraine\u003c\/strong\u003e and many museum and private collections both within Ukraine and abroad. Regularly presented at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003einternational auction houses\u003c\/strong\u003e, Melikhov’s paintings continue to be sought after for their artistic excellence, cultural significance, and strong realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING *** \u003cbr\u003e* TITLE: \"Bay\" \u003cbr\u003e* ARTISTS: Melikhov Georgy Stepanovich \u003cbr\u003e* SIZE: 70x50 cm\/'27.55x19.68 inches' \u003cbr\u003e* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard \u003cbr\u003e* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ukrainianvintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137300168842,"sku":"Bag26","price":4637.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/1226\/5354\/products\/IMG_4328_952a4b2c-d118-43e0-9037-7ab28086ba76.JPG?v=1690914338","url":"https:\/\/noframegallery.com\/en-ca\/products\/oil-painting-bay-melikhov-georgy-stepanovich","provider":"NoFrame Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}