Somov Collection

The Boxer. Portrait of Boris Snezhkovsky, 1933. Private Collection

Harlequin and Death, 1907. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Harlequin and Death, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Masquerade, 1924. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Masquerade, 1924. Private Collection

Nude Boy (Boris Snezhkovsky), 1937. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Nude Boy (Boris Snezhkovsky), 1937. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Boxer, 1933 (oil on canvas)
1195863 The Boxer, 1933 (oil on canvas) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 54.8x46 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Portrait of Boris Snezhkovsky, 1930. Private Collection

Profile of Boris Snezhkovsky, 1936. Private Collection

Le Pot de Chambre, 1908. Artist: Konstantin Somov
Le Pot de Chambre, 1908. Illustration from the Livre de la Marquise. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The Cossack Ball, 1924 (pencil, w / c & gouache on card)
1195791 The Cossack Ball, 1924 (pencil, w/c & gouache on card) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 22.7x17.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Bathers in the Sun, 1931 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1195543 Bathers in the Sun, 1931 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 25x20.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Lovers in a Landscape, 1933 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1195852 Lovers in a Landscape, 1933 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 20x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Harlequin and Death, 1918 (pencil, pen & ink, w / c on paper)
1195540 Harlequin and Death, 1918 (pencil, pen & ink, w/c on paper) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 28.7x22.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Rainbow, 1897. Creator: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Rainbow, 1897. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Vignette from Le Livre de la Marquise, 1907. Creator: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Vignette from Le Livre de la Marquise, 1907. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Vignette for the magazine Zolotoe Runo (The Golden Fleece), 1906. Creator: Somov
Vignette for the magazine Zolotoe Runo (The Golden Fleece), 1906. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The artists bedroom in St Petersburg, 1932. Private Collection

Rainbow, 1930. Private Collection

Penible aveu (A painful confession), 1928
Pe nible aveu (A painful confession), 1928. Private Collection

Spring landscape at Grandvilliers, 1929. Private Collection

The Grand Staircase, Gardens of Versailles, 1897. Private Collection

Autumn in the park at Versailles, 1898. Private Collection

Woman and devil. Private Collection

Young lady with a garden beyond. Private Collection

Daydreaming, 1921. Private Collection

Afternoon nap, 1931. Private Collection

Russian peasants, 1928. Private Collection

The Cossack Ball, 1924. Private Collection

The rest, 1933. Private Collection

The dressing table, 1932. Private Collection

Illustration for book Le Livre de la Marquise, 1914-1918. Private Collection

Costume design for Tamara Karsavina as Marquise. Music by Mozart, 1924. Private Collection

Russian ballet. Private Collection

The Lovers, 1920. Found in the collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

The Fireworks, 1927. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
The Fireworks, 1927. Private Collection

Portrait of a Lady, 1936. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Portrait of a Lady, 1936. Private Collection

In the bed-room. Illustration for the poem Count Nulin by A. Pushkin. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
In the bed-room. Illustration for the poem Count Nulin by A. Pushkin. Found in the collection of A. Pushkin Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

The Lady with the Veil (Manon Lescaut). Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
The Lady with the Veil (Manon Lescaut). Private Collection

Lovers. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Lovers. Private Collection

A sleeping Lady in Pink. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
A sleeping Lady in Pink. Found in the collection of State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod

Nurse with a child. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Nurse with a child. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Landscape with a rainbow. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Landscape with a rainbow. Private Collection

Landscape. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Landscape. Found in the collection of Regional A. and V. Vasnetsov Art Museum, Kirov

Lady at the pond. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Lady at the pond. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Sleeping Young Woman. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Sleeping Young Woman. Found in the collection of State Art Museum, Ivanovo

A young Man kneeling before a Lady. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
A young Man kneeling before a Lady. Found in the collection of I. Brodski Museum, St. Petersburg

Woman smoking a cigarette on a sofa. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Woman smoking a cigarette on a sofa. Private Collection

Illustration for book Le Livre de la Marquise. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Illustration for book Le Livre de la Marquise. Private Collection

Harlequin and Death, 1918. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Harlequin and Death, 1918. From a private collection

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Konstantin Andreyevich Somov, a renowned Russian artist from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, left an indelible mark on the art world with his diverse range of works. From his captivating portraits to his whimsical scenes, Somov's talent knew no bounds. One of his most striking pieces is "The Boxer, " a powerful oil painting created in 1933. With bold brushstrokes and intense colors, Somov captures the strength and determination of this pugilist. The boxer's gaze pierces through the canvas, revealing both vulnerability and resilience. In contrast to this fierce depiction is "Masquerade" from 1924. Here, Somov showcases his ability to create dreamlike atmospheres filled with mystery and intrigue. The figures don elaborate masks as they dance across the canvas, their identities concealed beneath layers of illusion. Somov's exploration of life's duality continues in "Harlequin and Death" painted in 1907 and again in 1918. These haunting compositions delve into themes of mortality and existentialism while maintaining an air of melancholic beauty. Harlequin dances alongside death itself, reminding us that life is fleeting yet precious. Throughout his career, it also delved into more intimate subjects such as nude portraiture. In "Nude Boy (Boris Snezhkovsky)" from 1937, he delicately captures the innocence and purity of youth through soft lines and subtle shading. His skillful rendering extends beyond traditional mediums like oil paint; pencil sketches like "The Cossack Ball" transport viewers back to a bygone era where vibrant costumes twirled amidst lively festivities. Somov's versatility shines through even further in works like "Bathers in the Sun. " This piece combines delicate watercolors with precise pencil strokes to depict carefree individuals enjoying leisurely moments under warm rays—a testament to the artist's ability to capture fleeting moments of joy.