Leonid Osipovich 1862 1945 Collection

The Torments of Creative Work. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
The Torments of Creative Work. From a private collection

Deserter! Do not betray your brothers! Come back!, 1919. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Leo Tolstoy during the work on the novel War and Peace, 1893-1903. Creator: Pasternak
Leo Tolstoy during the work on the novel " War and Peace", 1893-1903. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Natasha on her first ball. Illustration for the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, 1893. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Natasha and the wounded Prince Andrei in Mytishchi. Illustration for the novel War and Peace, 1893
Natasha and the wounded Prince Andrei in Mytishchi. Illustration for the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, 1893. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Leo Tolstoy with His Family, 1900s. Private Collection

Portrait of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926), ca 1922-1924. Private Collection

Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) at the grand piano, 1909. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Leo Tolstoy reading. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Leo Tolstoy at the concert given by Anton Rubinstein. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Night Dance. Private Collection

Portrait of Boris and Alexander Pasternak, 1905. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
Portrait of Boris and Alexander Pasternak, 1905. Found in the collection of Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

Konstantin Korovins name day party, 1912. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
Konstantin Korovins name day party, 1912. Private Collection

Portrait of Leo Tolstoy. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
Portrait of Leo Tolstoy. Private Collection

Leo Tolstoy with a newspaper, 1901. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
Leo Tolstoy with a newspaper, 1901. Found in the collection of the Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Illustration to drama The Masquerade by M. Lermontov, 1891. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
Illustration to drama The Masquerade by M. Lermontov, 1891. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Lev Tolstoy at the Plough, 1903. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
Lev Tolstoy at the Plough, 1903. From a private collection

Lenin at the Seventh All-Russian Congress of Soviets on December 1919, 1919. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Concert of Wanda Landowska, 1907. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
Concert of Wanda Landowska, 1907. From a private collection

On the Road to Yasnaya Polyana, 1903. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
On the Road to Yasnaya Polyana, 1903. Found in the collection of the Regional A. Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk

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Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945): Capturing the Torments of Creative Work Step into the world of Leonid Osipovich, a renowned artist whose brushstrokes brought to life some of the most iconic scenes in literature. From his illustrations for Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace to capturing the essence of famous poets and musicians, Osipovich's artistry knew no bounds. In 1919, amidst a tumultuous time in history, Osipovich created "Deserter. Do not betray your brothers. Come back. " A haunting depiction that serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during war. It showcases his ability to evoke emotions through his work. One cannot overlook his portrayal of Leo Tolstoy during the arduous process of crafting War and Peace. In 1893-1903, Pasternak immortalized Tolstoy's dedication and determination as he delved deep into creating one of literature's greatest masterpieces. Osipovich also beautifully illustrated pivotal moments from War and Peace itself. "Natasha on her first ball" captures youthful innocence while "Natasha and the wounded Prince Andrei in Mytishchi" portrays love amidst chaos. These illustrations breathe life into Tolstoy's characters with remarkable precision. Beyond literary works, Osipovich ventured into portraiture as well. His striking portrait of poet Rainer Maria Rilke reveals an intimate glimpse into this influential figure's soul during ca 1922-1924. Music too found its place within Osipovich's artistic repertoire. The grand piano became alive under Alexander Scriabin's hands in his mesmerizing painting from 1909 – a testament to both artist and musician pushing boundaries together. Not only did he capture others' creative endeavors but also documented moments where creativity was nurtured: Leo Tolstoy reading or attending Anton Rubinstein’s concert - these snapshots reveal how art and literature intertwined in the lives of great minds.