Alexander Vesnin

Alexander Vesnin (1883–1959) was a Russian architect, lecturer and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vesnin; Alexandre Vesnin; Alexander Alexandrovits Vesnin; Aleksandr Aleksandrovic Vesnin; Aleksandr Aleksandrovič Vesnin; Aleksandr Vesnin.

Alexander Vesnin in brief

Born
1883
Died
1959
Known for
architect, lecturer, draftsperson, painter, scenographer, artist and university teacher
Place of birth
Yuryevets
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Overview

Born at Yuryevets in 1883, died at Moscow in 1959.

In detail

Alexander Vesnin studied at Saint-Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. the recorded working language is Russian.

The field of work recorded is architecture, scenography and visual arts.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Italy. Membership is recorded of Vesnin brothers.

Works named in the authority record are Dnipro Hydroelectric Station.

Work by Alexander Vesnin is recorded in the collections of Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the Red Banner of Labour.

Sources

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    “Alexander Vesnin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2834123: Alexander Vesnin

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