Krymov Nikolay Petrovich

Russian and Soviet painter and teacher. People's Artist of the RSFSR (1956), corresponding member of the USSR Academy of Arts (1949). Born into the family of the artist P. A. Krymov, who painted in the manner of the “Itinerants”. He received his initial professional training from his father. In 1904 he entered the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, where he first studied in the architectural department, and in 1907-1911 - in the landscape workshop of A. M. Vasnetsov. Already in his early works he joined symbolism, including as a graphic designer for the magazine “Golden Fleece” (1906-1909). Participant of the exhibition “Blue Rose” (1907), as well as exhibitions of the “Union of Russian Artists”. He made a significant contribution to scenography, designing “Warm Heart” (1926) and “Talents and Admirers” (1933) at the Moscow Art Theater by A.N. Ostrovsky, as well as “Untilovsk” by L.M. Leonova (1928). In 1919 - 1930 he worked a lot as a teacher - at the Prechistensky Practical Institute, the Higher Art and Technical Workshops (VKHUTEMAS) and the Moscow Regional Art School in Memory of 1905. The artist’s works are presented in the State Tretyakov Gallery, the State Russian Museum and other domestic museums, as well as in private collections in Russia and abroad.