Mstislav Dobuzhinsky
1875–1957 · Russian-Lithuanian · 30 artworks
SymbolismArt Nouveau (Modern)ExpressionismDetailed architectural renderingAtmospheric perspectiveUse of muted color palettesSymbolic representation of urban lifeEmphasis on line and form
artist bio
Mstislav Dobuzhinsky was a Russian-Lithuanian artist celebrated for his cityscapes, particularly those depicting the urban landscapes of Eastern Europe. He masterfully blended Symbolism and Art Nouveau, capturing the atmosphere and spirit of the cities he portrayed with a unique sense of melancholy and nostalgia.
what you'll learn
Studying Dobuzhinsky's work allows students to explore the use of architectural forms to convey emotion and atmosphere. Students can also learn about the synthesis of different artistic styles, such as Symbolism and Art Nouveau, to create unique visual narratives.
related: Maurice Utrillo, Edvard Munch
30 artworks
Glassmakers street in Vilno
1906
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A house in Kaunas
1930
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View of Chernihiv, Ukraine
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Street in Munich
1901
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Baltic townscape
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Kaunas. Cathedral.
1931
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Arch on the street Yatkovaya
1906
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Riga
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Kaunas
1933
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Garden
1915
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Rue Neuve in Bruges
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Seda, old warehouse
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Tsarskoye Selo. Gate of Cameron's gallery.
1904
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A Street Scene from Riga
1925
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Vilno. Street.
1906
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Spring in Kaunas
1923
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Pskov. The fish market.
1922
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Winter in Tsarskoye Selo
1904
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Vilna under the snow
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The blacksmith's courtyard
1910
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Street in Vilno
1910
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Kaunas. Saric Church.
1930
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Roadway in Vilnius
1910
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Channel in Haarlem
1910
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Vilno. Entrance to the Holy Trinity monastery.
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Chernihiv. Photography.
1912
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Kaunas, old houses
1931
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A street in Bruges
1910
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Tilto street in old Vilno
1906
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Old Vilno
1910
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