F.P. Reshetnikov is an extremely talented artist. His paintings are very bright and realistic. They are imbued with special warmth and sincerity. A children's theme in the artist’s work occupies a significant place. These are: "We got the language," "On a visit," "For peace," "Arrived on vacation." The picture "Again deuce" stands out especially. Reshetnikov created a memorable and interesting work.
Biographical information about the Soviet artist
Reshetnikov Fedor - a bright and original artist, extraordinarily gifted. He refers to the representatives of socialist realism. Fedor was born July 15 (28), 1906 in the village. Sursko-Litovsk (Ukraine). His father was an icon painter, so the attraction to the art of painting was laid in him from birth. At three years old, the boy was left an orphan. His upbringing was handled by his elder brother Vasily, who left the Kiev Art College for his family. In the second half of the 20s, Reshetnikov Fedor Pavlovich entered the Moscow art faculty of the labor faculty. In the period 1929-1934, he studied at the Higher Artistic and Technical Institute. In his student days, Kukryniksy had a great influence on his work. Already at this time Reshetnikov was known as a master of graphic cartoon. He was an active promoter of the system of socialist realism. He didn’t accept other artistic directions, he fought with them. Fedor Pavlovich died on December 13, 1988. His grave is located in Moscow at the Vagankovsky cemetery.
The multifaceted talent of the artist
Thanks to his talent, he went on polar expeditions on the icebreakers Sibiryakov (1932) and Chelyuskin (1933-1934) as a reporter artist. Great success had his work from these places. He had a special gift in the field of satire. Being an excellent cartoonist, Reshetnikov Fedor Pavlovich created a significant number of talented sculptural cartoons. Part of his work is located in the Tretyakov Gallery. He is also known as the creator of compositions of the academic everyday genre in the field of easel painting. In this regard, there is a close connection of the works of Fedor Pavlovich with the creations of the Wanderers. Reshetnikov created amazing paintings in the open-air landscape. However, these works remained unknown to the general public.
Pedagogical activity. Ranks, awards, awards
Fedor Pavlovich was engaged in pedagogical activity. From 1953 to 1957 he taught at the Moscow State Art Institute named after V.I. Surikov. From 1956 to 1962 he worked at the V. I. Lenin Pedagogical Institute in Moscow. For their fruitful creative activity Reshetnikov was awarded high titles and prizes. In 1949, for the paintings "Generalissimo of the Soviet Union I.V. Stalin" and "Arrived on Vacation", he received the title of laureate of the Stalin Prize of the 2nd degree. In 1951, for the painting "For Peace!" was awarded the Stalin Prize of the 3rd degree. In 1974 he received the high title of People's Artist of the USSR.
The secret to success of Reshetnikov’s work
Vivid works of the artist were very remembered by the Soviet audience. Looking at the paintings of Fyodor Reshetnikov now, we seem to be transported into the past, through them the spirit of that time is felt. It is not at all surprising why his paintings gained wide popularity. They are imbued with special warmth and sincerity. The artist pays a lot of attention to details in the image of people. Before drawing a portrait of a person, he carefully examines it, notes for himself the individual and vividly expressive features of each of them. Therefore, his portrait genre is incredibly successful. The paintings of Fyodor Reshetnikov embody the integrity of the worldview of the artist-realist. In his landscapes and portraits, one feels a great love for the homeland, fidelity to one's own principles and beliefs. At the same time, the master has an unusual sharpness of sight, a wonderful sense of observation and humor. In this regard, revealed another side of his creative talent. Reshetnikov, in addition to successful activities in the field of painting and graphics, succeeded in creating excellent sculptural compositions of a satirical and humorous nature.
Children's theme in the artist’s work
During the Great Patriotic War, he created the genre painting "They got the language" (1943). The reason for writing it was one case. Once, he arrived from Sevastopol to Moscow and saw children playing war in the street. He was interested in this, and he stopped to look at the kids. None of them agreed to be in the role of "fascist." Only babies who did not understand anything in politics came across this bait. “Fritz” well pounded guys who quickly entered the role. Reshetnikov was interested in this plot, and he painted the picture "We got the language." She discovered children's topics in his work, which became one of the main ones in the post-war period. He also created such works: “On a Visit” (1947), “For Peace” (1950) and, possibly, the most popular painting - “Again Two”. Reshetnikov wrote it in 1952.
The plot of another picture - "Arrived on vacation" (1948) - is also taken from everyday life.
After the end of World War II, Fyodor Pavlovich often saw how relatives of Suvorov met. All happy and contented went home, and the boys walked briskly. Reshetnikov imagined one of them returning to his native corner and reporting in full form to his grandfather (military man): “Arrived for the holidays!” The guy is very proud that he is already a small soldier. The grandfather is all worth it, taking a report from his beloved grandson. The scene is somewhat playful and at the same time serious.
F. Reshetnikov, "Again deuce." History of creation
Initially, the artist wanted to paint a picture about a round honors student who tells his mother about the next five. In search of such a student, Fedor Pavlovich went to school. Teachers put the artist in a "gallery", from where he carefully watched everyone and slowly sketched it. The children were clearly embarrassed and a little worried, because they thought that this man came from the city with a check. The teacher called one honors pupil to the board and gave him an absolutely simple task to solve. But the boy was very confused, could not concentrate and solve the given example. From the class, students whispered clues to him, but because of fright, he did not understand them at all. He bowed his head and stood silently with chalk in his hands. And then a new theme was born in the artist, and the picture "Again Two" appeared. Reshetnikov made the main character a smart and lively kid.
How was the picture created?
First, the master decided to draw a male teacher. But since almost only women work at the school, he drew a teacher. But the artist did not like the initial draft. To him he seemed uninteresting and boring. Then he had the idea to transfer the scene: from the school class to the house. After all, a bad mark is an unpleasant event for the whole family. Before the picture "Again Two" appeared, Reshetnikov created a considerable number of preparatory drawings. Fedor Pavlovich carefully selected sitters for his composition. The main character was a goalkeeper boy whom he met in the yard. Another important character was the dog. So that he stood on his hind legs, the artist bought him sausages, and the owner fed him while he drew. In the final sketches, a mother, an older sister and a younger brother appeared.
F. P. Reshetnikov, "Again the deuce" (description)
In the foreground of the picture is a boy with a sad face and a bowed head. His saddened appearance is connected with the deuce received at school. He knows that they will scold him now, so he is very upset. The reason for the poor grade peeks out from his portfolio treacherously - these are the skates that the student was carried away. His faithful friend feels that the little master is upset with something. Wagging his tail, he rushed to the kid, showing with all his appearance that he felt sorry for him. A little at a distance sits a disappointed mother, who is very unpleasant that her son received another bad mark. Next to her is a little brother on a bicycle. He does not quite understand what is happening. He is simply pleased that the older brother returned from school and will now play with him. In the background is a sister. Her stern and condemning look is impossible not to notice. She does not understand why the boys are so irresponsible in their studies. Drawn wall clock, window and door to the room. That's the whole picture "Again deuce." Reshetnikov, not only in this composition, but also in other works, portrayed the boys as passionate fidgets, from which real men will certainly grow.
Thus, Fedor Pavlovich Reshetnikov is a bright, original and unusually gifted person. He was an excellent artist, cartoonist and sculptor. Of the existing trends, he was worried about socialist realism. A significant place is occupied by a children's theme in his work. These are the paintings "We got the language", "On a visit", "For peace", "Again deuce" and many others.