Lazare Gallery offers a carefully curated collection representing over 70 artists spanning the 19th century to the present. Nineteen of these artists are distinguished alumni of the Surikov Institute—one of Russia’s most revered centers of classical training. The remaining works are rare and meaningful discoveries from across the post-Soviet world and select American painters who share a commitment to traditional realism.
The gallery also holds a significant collection of 20th-century Russian masters, offering collectors a unique opportunity to explore the enduring lineage of this rich artistic tradition.
Browse our represented artists by category below, or use the search function to refine your selection and discover works that speak to your interest.
(1921)
1 Artworks
Vladymer Bolonkin (1921-1974) was a mid-century Soviet artist from Moscow whose work captures the quiet dignity and enduring spirit of th…
(1922)
8 Artworks
Oleg Vladimirovich Chistyakov (b. 1959) is a prominent contemporary painter of the Moscow School, celebrated for his lyrical and masterfu…
(1922)
11 Artworks
Viktor Nikolaevich Chulovich (1922-1994) was a distinguished master of the Moscow School and a decorated veteran whose art was profoundly…
(1921)
20 Artworks
Alexander Timofeevich Danilichev (1921 - 1994) was one of the most famous and popular painters of the Soviet Union, whose career was mark…
(1906)
2 Artworks
Mikhail Vladimirovich Dobroserdov (1906-1984) was a celebrated artist and revered teacher, considered a valuable representative of the Mo…
(1960)
32 Artworks
Nikolai Nikolaevich Dubovik (b. 1960) is a distinguished contemporary painter and the direct heir to one of the great legacies in Russian…
(1986)
10 Artworks
Nikolay “Kolya” Nikolaevich Dubovik (b. 1986) is a highly decorated and exceptionally skilled painter representing the new generation of …
(1918)
1 Artworks
Yurii Dudov (1918-1976) was an Honored Artist of Russia and a prominent Moscow painter who received an extraordinary and rare artistic ed…
(1925)
14 Artworks
A pivotal figure in the Moscow art establishment, Alexanderliech Fomkin (1924-1999) shaped generations of artists as the Chair of the pai…
(1925)
1 Artworks
Yuri Frolov (1925-1998) was a prominent Soviet painter of the Moscow School whose artistic vision was profoundly shaped by the vast and r…
(1922)
7 Artworks
Mikhail N. Grebyekov (1922-1995) was a versatile Moscow School painter with a unique and varied artistic career. His talent was recognize…
(1954)
1 Artworks
Yuri Valerievich Greshenko (b. 1960) is a prominent contemporary painter of the Moscow School, known for his powerful, expressive style. …
(1987)
3 Artworks
Aleksandra Mikhailovna Khaneeva is a prize-winning contemporary artist who represents a new generation of Russian painters, blending a de…
(1939)
19 Artworks
Mikhail Yuryevich Kugach (b. 1939) is an Honored Artist of the Russian Federation and a central figure in one of Russia’s most renowned a…
(1917)
40 Artworks
Yuri Petrovich Kugach (1917-2013) was a People's Artist of the USSR, a multiple Stalin Prize and State Prize laureate, an Academician, an…
(1915)
4 Artworks
Vasili Kirillovich Nechitailo (1915-1980) was a People's Artist of the RSFSR, a winner of the prestigious Repin State Prize, and a Corres…
(1918)
4 Artworks
Nikolai Ponomarov (1918-1997) was a People's Artist of Russia, a Stalin Prize laureate, and one of the most powerful and influential figu…
(1965)
6 Artworks
Marina Rubanova (b. 1965) is a highly skilled contemporary artist whose work is grounded in the great academic tradition of the Moscow Sc…
(1975)
8 Artworks
Victoria Samsonova (b. 1975) is a prominent contemporary painter from Moscow and a member of the Artists' Guild of Russia. Her artistic t…
(1917)
25 Artworks
Valeri B. Skuridin (1917-1983) was a decorated war hero, a master painter, and a pivotal figure in Soviet art education who rose to becom…
(1965)
24 Artworks
Andrei Alexeevich Smirnov (b. 1965) is a highly decorated contemporary Russian painter steeped in the traditions of the Moscow school. Hi…
(1969)
39 Artworks
Tsvetlana Smirnova (b. 1969) is a prominent contemporary artist of the Moscow school whose artistic education is a testament to her dedic…
(1931)
5 Artworks
Mikhail Sokolov (1931-1998) was a highly skilled Moscow artist and the son of the renowned academician of painting, Nikolay Sokolov. His …
(1914)
8 Artworks
Pavel Fyodorovich Sudakov (1914-2010) was a People's Artist of the RSFSR, a Stalin Prize laureate, and a winner of the prestigious Repin …
(1915)
2 Artworks
Viktor Grigorievich Tsyplakov (1915-1986) was a People's Artist of the RSFSR, a two-time Stalin Prize laureate, and a Corresponding Membe…
(1928)
14 Artworks
Andrei Andreevich Tutunov (1928-2022) was a People's Artist of the Russian Federation, a full member of the Russian Academy of Arts, and …
(1947)
2 Artworks
Nadezhda Vorobyova (1924-2011) was a beloved Moscow School painter celebrated for her sincere and lyrical depictions of Russian life. Bor…
(1975)
50 Artworks
Our son, John Wurdeman (b. 1975), is a unique American artist whose life and work represent a profound bridge between the artistic tradit…
(1935)
66 Artworks
Vyacheslav Nikolaevich Zabelin (1935-2001) was an Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, a winner of the prestigious Alexander Pushkin…
(1928)
1 Artworks
Yuri A. Zvezdkin (1928-1994) was a prominent Moscow-born painter who received a rare and exceptional education at both of the Soviet Unio…
