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Petre Otskheli

1907 - 1937

Quick Facts

  • Best occasions: conversation
  • Movements: constructivism
  • Color intensity:
    • balanced
    • monochromatic
  • Mediums:
    • drawing
    • mixed media
  • Top 3 works:
    • Decoration Sketch for the play
    • Sketch for the paly
  • Died: 1937
  • Topics explored:
    • sketch
    • costume design
    • stage design
    • portrait
    • modernism
  • Vibe:
    • dramatic
    • nostalgic

early life and education

petre otskheli, a renowned georgian modernist set and costume designer, was born on november 25, 1907, in kutaisi, georgia. he studied at the kutaisi realschule and the tbilisi state academy of arts in the 1920s.

career and collaborations

otskheli's career was marked by a creative relationship with director kote marjanishvili, who invited him to his theatre in kutaisi in 1928. otskheli's innovative visual experiments and skillful use of stage for massive designs earned him recognition. however, he soon came under pressure from stalin's lieutenant in the caucasus, lavrentiy beria. in 1936, otskheli fled to moscow, where he was recruited by his fellow countryman sergo amaghlobeli, then the director of moscow maly theatre.

tragic end and legacy

in 1937, both otskheli and amaghlobeli were arrested and shot on trumped-up charges of treason. despite his tragic end, otskheli's scenographic constructivism has had a lasting influence on georgian scenic design. in 1939, his works were awarded a gold medal at the international exhibition of stage design in london.

key artworks and museums

* petre otskheli's designs can be found in various museums, including the tretyakov gallery, moscow, which is a world-renowned museum housing an extensive collection of russian fine art. * some notable artworks from the moscow maly theatre and kremlin museum (moscow, russia) can be found on https://AllPaintingsStore.com, which features a wide range of artistic masterpieces. important: otskheli's life and work serve as a testament to the enduring power of art, even in the face of adversity.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see Petre Otskheli's artworks in chronological order?

The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Petre Otskheli's works ordered by date, year by year.

Where can I see all artworks by Petre Otskheli?

Every work by Petre Otskheli on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

What are the birth city and country of Petre Otskheli?

Petre Otskheli was born in Kutaisi, in Georgia.

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
Petre Otskheli was born in which Georgian city?
Question 2:
Which director invited Petre Otskheli to work at his theatre in Kutaisi?
Question 3:
What ultimately led to Petre Otskheli's tragic death in 1937?
Question 4:
Petre Otskheli's work is most closely associated with which artistic movement?
Question 5:
In what year did Petre Otskheli receive a gold medal at the International Exhibition of Stage Design in London?