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Michel Moskovtchenko

Roussillon, France
Artist (Drawing, Sculpture)
Born 1935

Michel Moskovtchenko is a painter, sculptor, draughtsman and engraver born in Tarare (France) on January 6, 1935. Of Russian descent by his father, and French by his mother, a pianist and painter graduated from Springfield College (Massachusetts), Michel Moskovtchenko, if he was born in Tarare, knew until 1947 in Violay (Loire) "a happy childhood, surrounded by art books and music", in a countryside already mountainous. From elementary school, the Freinet method allowed him to engrave his first linocuts illustrating the school newspaper. After studying at the Modern and Technical College of Tarare, he worked as a draughtsman in a silk drawing workshop. At the same time, he attended the apprenticeship and evening classes of Louis Charrat and Pierre Pelloux at the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Lyon.

Between 1954 and 1956, Michel Moskovtchenko travels to the Netherlands, Germany and Scandinavia where he devotes himself to the study of the masters of engraving in museums. In 1960, he moved to the Luberon (France), where he initially worked mainly in drawing, but later became interested in engraving, in particular etching, which he began to work on in 1961 with the German painter and engraver Hans Hermann Steffens, who lived in the neighboring village of Gordes. His first solo exhibition was held in Lyon in 1961. 

Michel Moskovtchenko made several other very important trips: Sicily, Spain, Portugal, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Sweden... These trips inspired him to create a large canvas and a series of engravings which were presented at the International Contemporary Art Fair in Paris in 1983. Later, he created and animated a travelling intaglio workshop that they installed in various prestigious places: at the Maison de la Culture in Grenoble, at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Lyon and at the Centre Georges-Pompidou in Paris in 1978. 

For the fascination of the line, the trees, the roots, the stones, the big austere walls, the forests and the arid cliffs which underlie his work, one speaks about him about "artistic geology". Jan de Maere situates Michel Moskovtchenko, with Ivan Theimer, among the leaders in France of the movement of the New subjectivity launched in 1975 by Jean Clair. For Philippe Brunel, "Moskovtchenko's motives finally clarify his state of mind. The trees present with a gnarled trunk the suffocating spectacle of their dry and tangled branches, undulating like lianas, or sometimes sharp as thorns. The same tormented aspect, the same complexity, the same violence can be found in his landscapes traced ruggedly, almost furiously, of stone hills and rare vegetation. There is nothing tranquil, nothing restful, nothing romantic either in these harsh, inhospitable landscapes. The spectator is not far from the sublime, however, when one conceives it as the feeling of smallness and finitude that man feels in front of the spectacle of the non-standard nature".

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Sculpture titled "CHAOS I" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Metals
CHAOS I - Sculpture, 17.1x8.3 in ©2000 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Expressionism, expressionism-591
"CHAOS I"

Sculpture - Metals | 17.1x8.3 in

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Sculpture titled "VANITE PRESIDENTIEL…" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Metals
VANITE PRESIDENTIELLE - Sculpture ©2008 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Bronze
"VANITE PRESIDENTIELLE"

Sculpture - Metals

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Sculpture titled "PHEBUS II -verso" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Metals
PHEBUS II -verso - Sculpture ©2017 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Bronze
"PHEBUS II -verso"

Sculpture - Metals

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Drawing titled "NANÇY" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
NANÇY - Drawing, 15.8x22.1 in ©1983 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"NANÇY"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x22.1 in

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Drawing titled "MÉDIÉVALE" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
MÉDIÉVALE - Drawing, 15.8x22.1 in ©1981 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"MÉDIÉVALE"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x22.1 in

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Drawing titled "COLONNE DORIQUE" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
COLONNE DORIQUE - Drawing, 22.1x15.8 in ©1987 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"COLONNE DORIQUE"

Charcoal on Paper | 22.1x15.8 in

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Drawing titled "PILE ET FACE" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
PILE ET FACE - Drawing, 15.8x22.1 in ©1987 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"PILE ET FACE"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x22.1 in

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Drawing titled "Troncs noueux" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Other
Troncs noueux - Drawing, 12.2x13.8 in ©2004 by Michel Moskovtchenko - olivier tronc arbre sarde provence buisson rameau touffu baroque olive feuillage argenté vert noueux
"Troncs noueux"

Drawing | 12.2x13.8 in

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Drawing titled "INTIME III" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Other
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INTIME III - Drawing, 11.4x8.3 in ©1997 by Michel Moskovtchenko -
"INTIME III"

Drawing | 11.4x8.3 in

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Drawing titled "LE LUBERON La Combe…" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Ink
LE LUBERON La Combe de VIDAUQUE - Drawing, 19.7x25.6 in ©1964 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Expressionism, expressionism-591
"LE LUBERON La Combe de VIDAUQUE"

Ink on Paper | 19.7x25.6 in

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Sculpture titled "LA PORTE DOREE" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Metals
LA PORTE DOREE - Sculpture, 15x5.7 in ©2017 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Bronze
"LA PORTE DOREE"

Sculpture - Metals | 15x5.7 in

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Painting titled "AUTO_PORTRAIT Juin…" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Oil
AUTO_PORTRAIT Juin 17 - Painting, 18.1x15 in ©2017 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Expressionism, expressionism-591
"AUTO_PORTRAIT Juin 17"

Oil on Canvas | 18.1x15 in

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Drawing titled "CAUCHEMAR" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
CAUCHEMAR - Drawing, 15.8x22.1 in ©1981 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"CAUCHEMAR"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x22.1 in

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Drawing titled "LA PAGAILLE" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
LA PAGAILLE - Drawing, 15.8x22.1 in ©1982 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"LA PAGAILLE"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x22.1 in

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Drawing titled "CAUSERIE" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
CAUSERIE - Drawing, 15.8x22.1 in ©1987 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"CAUSERIE"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x22.1 in

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Drawing titled "MURIEL" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
MURIEL - Drawing, 15.8x22.1 in ©1985 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"MURIEL"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x22.1 in

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Drawing titled "CARNET D'ANATOMIE" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork
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CARNET D'ANATOMIE - Drawing, 11.8x9.8 in ©1997 by Michel Moskovtchenko -
"CARNET D'ANATOMIE"

Drawing | 11.8x9.8 in

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Drawing titled "Les deux troncs" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Other
Les deux troncs - Drawing, 10.6x11.8 in ©2004 by Michel Moskovtchenko - olivier tronc arbre sarde provence buisson rameau touffu baroque olive feuillage argenté vert noueux
"Les deux troncs"

Drawing | 10.6x11.8 in

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Drawing titled "LE CHANTIER AUX CAR…" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Ink
LE CHANTIER AUX CARRIERES - Drawing, 22.1x29.9 in ©1978 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"LE CHANTIER AUX CARRIERES"

Ink on Paper | 22.1x29.9 in

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Sculpture titled "LA PORTE DOREE  VER…" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Metals
LA PORTE DOREE VERSO - Sculpture ©2017 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Expressionism, expressionism-591
"LA PORTE DOREE VERSO"

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Drawing titled "LE CHAMP DE COQUELI…" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Ink
LE CHAMP DE COQUELICOTS - Drawing, 27.6x19.7 in ©2017 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Expressionism, expressionism-591
"LE CHAMP DE COQUELICOTS"

Ink on Paper | 27.6x19.7 in

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Drawing titled "LA SIESTE" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
LA SIESTE - Drawing, 15.8x22.1 in ©1981 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"LA SIESTE"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x22.1 in

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Drawing titled "RÊVE" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
RÊVE - Drawing, 15.8x22.1 in ©1987 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"RÊVE"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x22.1 in

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Drawing titled "VANITÉ" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
VANITÉ - Drawing, 22.1x15.8 in ©1982 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"VANITÉ"

Charcoal on Paper | 22.1x15.8 in

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Drawing titled "L'AMÉRICAINE" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
L'AMÉRICAINE - Drawing, 15.8x22.1 in ©1987 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"L'AMÉRICAINE"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x22.1 in

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Drawing titled "INTIME" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Other
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INTIME - Drawing, 11x9.5 in ©1997 by Michel Moskovtchenko - ravin femme déesse mère femelle sexe connas con vulve vagin pubis ventre vallon grotte gouffre combe
"INTIME"

Drawing | 11x9.5 in

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Drawing titled "Le bouquet" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Other
Le bouquet - Drawing, 10.6x11.8 in ©2004 by Michel Moskovtchenko - olivier tronc arbre sarde provence buisson rameau touffu baroque olive feuillage argenté vert noueux
"Le bouquet"

Drawing | 10.6x11.8 in

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Sculpture titled "VANITE PRESIDENTIEL…" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Metals
VANITE PRESIDENTIELLE - Sculpture ©2008 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Bronze
"VANITE PRESIDENTIELLE"

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Sculpture titled "PHEBUS II" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Metals
PHEBUS II - Sculpture, 10.6x7.9 in ©2017 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Bronze
"PHEBUS II"

Sculpture - Metals | 10.6x7.9 in

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Drawing titled "LE CHOLÉRA EN PROVE…" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Other
LE CHOLÉRA EN PROVENCE MAI 2017 - Drawing, 27.6x19.7 in ©2017 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Expressionism, expressionism-591
"LE CHOLÉRA EN PROVENCE MAI 2017"

Drawing on Paper | 27.6x19.7 in

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Drawing titled "INCONSCIENTE" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
INCONSCIENTE - Drawing, 15.8x22.1 in ©1981 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"INCONSCIENTE"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x22.1 in

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Drawing titled "NANCY" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
NANCY - Drawing, 22.1x15.8 in ©1886 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"NANCY"

Charcoal on Paper | 22.1x15.8 in

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Drawing titled "VESTIAIRE" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
VESTIAIRE - Drawing, 22.1x15.8 in ©1985 by Michel Moskovtchenko - Figurative, figurative-594
"VESTIAIRE"

Charcoal on Paper | 22.1x15.8 in

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Drawing titled "L'ancêtre" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Other
L'ancêtre - Drawing, 11x14.6 in ©2004 by Michel Moskovtchenko - olivier tronc arbre sarde provence buisson rameau touffu baroque olive feuillage argenté vert noueux
"L'ancêtre"

Drawing | 11x14.6 in

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Drawing titled "INTIME II" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork
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INTIME II - Drawing, 11.4x8.3 in ©1997 by Michel Moskovtchenko -
"INTIME II"

Drawing | 11.4x8.3 in

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Drawing titled "Profusion" by Michel Moskovtchenko, Original Artwork, Other
Profusion - Drawing, 9.8x14.2 in ©2004 by Michel Moskovtchenko - olivier tronc arbre sarde provence buisson rameau touffu baroque olive feuillage argenté vert noueux
"Profusion"

Drawing | 9.8x14.2 in

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