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Natalia Goncharova

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Fan account of Natalia Goncharova, a Russian avant-garde artist, painter, costume designer, writer, illustrator, and set designer. 1881-1962 Automated #artbot thanks to @andreitr.bsky.social and @botfrens.bsky.social

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 26m

Britanskii Lev (The British Lion) from Misticheskie obrazy voiny. 14 litografii (Mystical Images of War: Fourteen Lithographs) www.moma.org/collection/works/95048

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 5h

Icon painting motifs www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

Natalia Goncharova's "Icon Painting Motifs" blends traditional religious iconography with vibrant, Fauvist-inspired colors and Modernist aesthetics. The artwork reflects Goncharova's interest in Russian folk art and the Orthodox Christian tradition, creating a dynamic synthesis of sacred and avant-garde elements.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 22h

The weaver (loom+woman) www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

"The Weaver" by Natalia Goncharova showcases a dynamic interplay of geometric forms and vibrant colors, reflecting the influence of Cubo-Futurism. The composition captures the movement and energy of a woman at a loom, embodying the intersection of traditional craft and modernist abstraction.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Folio 5 from Igra v adu (A Game in Hell) www.moma.org/collection/works/284848

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Composition www.moma.org/collection/works/33825

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Still Life with a Tige www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

"Still Life with a Tiger" by Natalia Goncharova vibrantly explores themes prevalent in early 20th-century Russian avant-garde art through its bold colors and dynamic composition. The juxtaposition of the tiger motif with abstract and figurative elements reflects Goncharova's fusion of Cubism and Primitivism, illustrating her innovative approach to modern art.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Planting potatoes www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

"Planting Potatoes" by Natalia Goncharova captures the rural life and communal labor of peasants, rendered in a vibrant, folk-art style that emphasizes motion and earthy tones. Goncharova's work reflects her Russian roots and the fusion of primitivism with modernist tendencies, illustrating everyday themes with dynamic energy and bold colors.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Deva Na Zvere (Maiden on the Beast) from Misticheskie obrazy voiny. 14 litografii (Mystical Images of War: Fourteen Lithographs) www.moma.org/collection/works/95050

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Pillars of salt www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

"Pillars of Salt" by Natalia Goncharova features stylized, anthropomorphic forms against a striking backdrop of fragmented colors, reflecting the artist's engagement with both Futurism and Primitivism. Inspired by biblical motifs, Goncharova melds cultural symbols with avant-garde techniques to evoke a sense of ethereal presence and spiritual transcendence.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Front cover from Vertogradari Nad Lozami (Gardeners over the Vines) www.moma.org/collection/works/10801

A. Conger Goodyear Fund

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Boy with rooster www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

"Boy with Rooster" by Natalia Goncharova features a young boy holding a vibrantly colored rooster against a backdrop of simplified, village architecture, reflecting Goncharova's engagement with Russian folk art and the Cubo-Futurist style. The artwork illustrates her ability to blend traditional and avant-garde techniques, capturing rural life with dynamic colors and forms.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Double page plate (between pages 112 and 113) from Vertogradari Nad Lozami (Gardeners over the Vines) www.moma.org/collection/works/10799

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Dynamo machine www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

Natalia Goncharova's "Dynamo Machine" is an avant-garde painting that distills the essence of industrial energy through its dynamic, geometric forms and vibrant color palette. Reflecting her involvement in both the Russian Futurist movement and Rayonism, Goncharova captures the mechanical rhythm and modernity of early 20th-century technology.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Double page plate (between pages 106 and 107) from Vertogradari Nad Lozami (Gardeners over the Vines) www.moma.org/collection/works/10809

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Grand bal de nuit / Salle Bullier grand bal des artistes collections.artsmia.org/art/40331

Natalia Goncharova designed this poster for the Grand Bal des Artistes held at the Salle Bullier, Paris, on February 23, 1923. Her poster reveals the influence of Cubism in its fragmented spatial composition against a flat space with hard-edge silhouettes suggestive of figures. The edges of the compositional elements are separated to permit a view of the background.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Liturgy - sketch of a costume www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

This artwork, a costume sketch by Natalia Goncharova, features a figure draped in richly patterned fabrics and vibrant colors, reflecting her Russian avant-garde aesthetic. The design incorporates elements of traditional religious iconography, evident in the halo and stylized, elongated form.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Double page plate (between pages 78 and 79) from Vertogradari Nad Lozami (Gardeners over the Vines) www.moma.org/collection/works/10806

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Plate from the illustrated book Pustynniki; Pustynnitsa. Dve poemy (Hermits; Hermitess: Two Poems) www.moma.org/collection/works/407083

Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation (Donation of Elaine Lustig Cohen)

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sabbath www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

"Natalia Goncharova's 'Sabbath' portrays an engaging scene of Jewish villagers deeply immersed in their Sabbath rituals, characterized by expressive figures and bold, vibrant colors. The artwork exemplifies Goncharova's use of neo-primitivist style, combining Russian folk art traditions with modernist influences to highlight community and spirituality."

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Double page plate (between pages 96 and 97) from Vertogradari Nad Lozami (Gardeners over the Vines) www.moma.org/collection/works/10808

A. Conger Goodyear Fund

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Espagnole www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

"Espagnole" by Natalia Goncharova presents a vibrant composition of fragmented geometric shapes and floral patterns that convey the dynamic movement and vibrancy of Spanish culture. Goncharova's work often bridged traditional Russian motifs with avant-garde techniques, reflecting her unique approach to combining cultural inspiration with modernist styles.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Plate from the illustrated book Pustynniki; Pustynnitsa. Dve poemy (Hermits; Hermitess: Two Poems) www.moma.org/collection/works/407081

Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation (Donation of Elaine Lustig Cohen)

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Flowers www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

"Flowers" by Natalia Goncharova features vivid red, yellow, and black abstract forms that resemble flourishing blooms and dynamic foliage. Known for her contributions to the Russian avant-garde, Goncharova often blended traditional Russian motifs with modernist elements, creating vibrant compositions like this one.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Project poster for the ballet by Manuel de Falla, El amor brujo www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

This project poster for Manuel de Falla's ballet "El amor brujo" was created by Natalia Goncharova, a pioneering figure in the Russian avant-garde movement. The artwork vividly captures the mystical and dramatic essence of the ballet with its bold use of color and intricate patterns, reflective of Goncharova's unique artistic style.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Plate (folio 24) from Mirskontsa (Worldbackwards) www.moma.org/collection/works/13413

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Moscow Street www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

Natalia Goncharova's "Moscow Street" captures the dynamism of early 20th-century Russian urban life with its vivid colors and bold brushwork. The painting features a figure walking along the street beside a horse-drawn carriage, showcasing Goncharova's avant-garde style and embrace of modernist influences.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Cockerel www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

Natalia Goncharova's "Cockerel" is an explosion of color and folkloric motifs, capturing the vibrancy of Russian folk art and modernist influences. The composition blends ornamental patterns with stylized figures, creating a vivid, theatrical scene that reflects her innovative approach to avant-garde art in early 20th-century Russia.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Yellow and green forest www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

"Yellow and Green Forest" by Natalia Goncharova exemplifies the Russian avant-garde style, blending Cubist influences with abstract forms to depict a dynamic, fragmented forest scene. The interplay of yellow and green hues conveys a lively, almost luminescent atmosphere, highlighting Goncharova's innovative approach to color and space.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Plate (folio 21) from Mirskontsa (Worldbackwards) www.moma.org/collection/works/13410

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Liturgy, St. Andrew www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

This artwork, titled "Liturgy, St. Andrew," by Natalia Goncharova, showcases a dynamic depiction of Saint Andrew, imbued with elements of religious iconography and avant-garde stylistic influences. The use of bold colors and geometric shapes reflects Goncharova's connection to Russian Futurism and the avant-garde movement, making a vibrant statement within the spiritual theme.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Christ-loving Warriors collections.artsmia.org/art/68106

Plate 9
Russian artists responded to the outbreak of war in Central Europe in 1914 in paintings and works on paper. In her portfolio "Mystical Images of War," Natalia Goncharova depicts all aspects of armed conflict past and present, ranging from the archangel Michael riding triumphantly through flames on horseback to celestial beings observing fighter planes in combat. She realizes her apocalyptic vision of war in this powerful portfolio of masterful lithographs formally inspired by the solemn gravity of traditional Russian icons and the dynamism of contemporary Futurist painting. She successfully draws upon these diverse stylistic influences to express the horror of armed conflict.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Folio 22 from Mirskontsa (Worldbackwards) www.moma.org/collection/works/13411

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Cover from Igra v adu (A Game in Hell) www.moma.org/collection/works/284843

Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Folio 4 from Igra v adu (A Game in Hell) www.moma.org/collection/works/284847

Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Aleksandr Nevskii (Alexander Nevski) from Misticheskie obrazy voiny. 14 litografii (Mystical Images of War: Fourteen Lithographs) www.moma.org/collection/works/95058

Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Arkhistratig Mikhail (Archangel Michael) from Misticheskie obrazy voiny. 14 litografii (Mystical Images of War: Fourteen Lithographs) www.moma.org/collection/works/95052

Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Folio 10 from Mirskontsa (Worldbackwards) www.moma.org/collection/works/13398

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Green forest www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

"Green Forest" by Natalia Goncharova features dynamic brushstrokes that create an abstract depiction of dense foliage, characterized by vibrant greens and blues. Goncharova, an avant-garde Russian artist, often explored themes of nature and movement, blending elements of Cubism and Futurism in her work.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Nativity, for Liturgy www.moma.org/collection/works/33922

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Elliot Cohn

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The evangelists (in four parts) www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

This artwork, "The Evangelists (in four parts)" by Natalia Goncharova, showcases four biblical figures depicted in vivid colors and elongated forms, holding scrolls. Goncharova's unique blend of Russian folk art with modernist influences is evident in the dynamic composition and bold use of color.

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Gardeners over the Vines collections.artsmia.org/art/8909

172 pp.
Natalia Goncharova studied sculpture at the Moscow Academy in 1898-1900 before she turned to painting. She and the painter Mikhail Larionov (1881-1964) sought to reconcile traditional art based on Russian folklore with avant-garde movements and founded a primitive group in 1909. In 1913, she was a signatory of Larionov's manifesto Rayism. The 10 inserted double-page blue and brown plates are Goncharova's only colored Rayist lithographs and were conceived independently of the author's text. Sergei Bobrov, "the Russian Rimbaud," was a member of the short-lived Symbolist group Lirika, whose members sought to publish their own works. Bobrov, himself an illustrator and especially interested in book design, concludes his texts with a short article proclaiming that "Rayism was the only proper form of book illustration because it did not attempt to add anything to the poet's conception but enabled the artist to use an analogous metaphor."

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Cover from Mirskontsa (Worldbackwards) www.moma.org/collection/works/13395

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Portrait of a woman (Tatiana Ryabushinskaya) www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

This portrait by Natalia Goncharova captures the poise and elegance of a woman with sharp, refined features and an ornate ruffled blouse against a muted background. Goncharova, a key figure in the Russian avant-garde movement, incorporates her distinct blend of traditional and modernist techniques to convey a sense of timeless sophistication.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Folio 26 from Mirskontsa (Worldbackwards) www.moma.org/collection/works/13415

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Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Untitled www.moma.org/collection/works/14270

Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The rowers www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

"The Rowers" by Natalia Goncharova captures dynamic motion through bold strokes and vibrant contrasts, reflecting her exploration of Cubo-Futurism. The painting's intense use of blue and red underscores the energy and rhythm of the rowers amidst turbulent waters, showcasing Goncharova's innovative fusion of Russian folk art and avant-garde styles.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Peasants dancing www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

"Peasants Dancing" by Natalia Goncharova captures a lively scene with four figures in vibrantly contrasting costumes. The painting exemplifies Goncharova's avant-garde style, blending Russian folk themes with modernist techniques, reflecting the dynamic energy and cultural vibrancy of rural life.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Airplane over train www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

In "Airplane over Train," Natalia Goncharova combines elements of Futurism and Cubism, depicting dynamism and modernity with an intersecting airplane and train. Her innovative use of fragmented forms and vibrant colors reflects the early 20th-century fascination with industrial advancement and speed.

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Folio 10 from Igra v adu (A Game in Hell) www.moma.org/collection/works/284853

Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation

Natalia Goncharova @ngoncharova.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Cyclist www.wikiart.org/en/natalia-goncharo…

Natalia Goncharova's "Cyclist" captures the dynamism and energy of a modern urban environment, reflected in the bold use of color and movement typical of the Russian Futurist movement. The painting juxtaposes the speed of the cyclist with vivid, overlapping text, embodying the intersection of motion and advertising in early 20th-century city life.