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Filipp Malyavin Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Filipp Malyavin our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Filipp Malyavin · 1869 – 1940

Peasant Woman Dancing

Explore Filipp Malyavin’s ‘Peasant Woman Dancing’! A vibrant Expressionist oil painting bursting with color & texture. Discover its dynamic composition, impasto technique & emotional impact.

Art Movement: Expressionism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Turks (1895)

1895 · original 20 x 34 cm

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Art Movement: Art Nouveau
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Women's happiness (Women), 1900, Filipp Malyavin

1900 · original 47.8 x 59.5cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Filipp Malyavin, Nude female (1910)

1910 · original 55.0 x 33.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Portrait of Alexandra Balashova (1924) by Filipp Malyavin

1924 · original 55 x 46 cm

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Art Movement: Art Nouveau
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Porträt der Else Prior Havemann., 1940, Filipp Malyavin

1940 · original 95.0 x 65.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Filipp Malyavin: Laughing Peasant Woman

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Girl with a Book by Filipp Malyavin

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Male Nude

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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A Girl – Filipp Malyavin

1903

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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A peasant woman – Filipp Malyavin

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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A Pair Of Drawings

Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Peasant Girl Knitting a Stocking, Filipp Malyavin

Discover Filipp Malyavin’s ‘Peasant Girl Knitting’. An Impressionistic oil painting of rural life, featuring bold colors & textured brushwork. Explore Russian art!

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Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Elizaveta Martynova

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Verka

Discover 'Verka' by Filipp Malyavin – a poignant Russian portrait showcasing realism & impasto technique. Explore this evocative work of early 20th-century art.

Art Movement: Contemporary Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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The Swings, Filipp Malyavin

Discover "The Swings" by Filipp Malyavin – a vibrant Russian Impressionist painting of folklore & faith. Explore its textured impasto, dramatic lighting & symbolic beauty.

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Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Seated Woman in an Interior

Explore Filipp Malyavin’s ‘Seated Woman in an Interior,’ a captivating oil painting of rustic beauty. Impressionistic realism meets religious symbolism – a unique piece!

Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Learning the Alphabet

Explore 'Learning the Alphabet' by Filipp Malyavin – a Post-Impressionist portrait showcasing vibrant colors & expressive brushstrokes. A captivating study of introspection.

Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Portrait Of Leon Davidovich Trotsky

Admire Filipp Andreevich Maliavin’s "Portrait of Leon Davidovich Trotsky." A striking black & white drawing showcasing Russian realism & military attire. Explore this captivating artwork.

Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Peasant Girl, Filipp Malyavin

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Baba Yaga The Witch by Filipp Malyavin

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Laughing Girls

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Peasants carding wool

Art Movement: Realism
Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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Filipp Malyavin: Portrait Of The Ambassador Smirnoff

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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The Sketch of the Girl

Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 59 artworks by Filipp Malyavin
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The artist

Filipp Malyavin

1869 – 1940

Quick facts

Lifespan71 years
Art period19th Century
Top-ranked workPeasant Woman Dancing
Corpus themesrepin's influence
Born1869, Kazanka, Russia
Color intensitybalanced, vivid
Died1940
NationalityRussia

Biography

The Soul of the Russian Soil: The Life of Filipp Malyavin

To understand the work of Filipp Andreevich Malyavin, one must first understand the raw, untamed spirit of the Russian countryside from which he emerged. Born in 1869 in the village of Kazanki to a humble peasant family, Malyavin’s early years were defined by the rhythms of rural life and an innate, almost primal connection to the earth. Even as a young child, his hands were never idle; he spent his days sculpting clay figurines of birds and animals, a practice that foreshadowed a lifetime of profound tactile expression. His journey from a penniless village boy to a celebrated figure in the Russian art world is nothing short of legendary, fueled by a spiritual fascination with the icons brought to his village by traveling monks.

This early exposure to the sacred art of icon painting would leave an indelible mark on his aesthetic DNA. Driven by a thirst for divine beauty, Malyavin traveled to Mount Athos in Greece at the age of sixteen, a pilgrimage funded by the very villagers who had witnessed his burgeoning talent. While he found himself disappointed to discover that the monks there primarily copied Russian icons rather than practicing a unique Athonite style, this period of monastic life served as a crucible for his development. As a novice, he mastered the art of murals and icons, learning how to use color not merely as decoration, but as a vessel for spiritual intensity and emotional weight.

From Monastic Silence to Academic Brilliance

The trajectory of Malyavin’s life shifted dramatically in 1891 through a chance encounter with Vladimir Beklemishev, a Russian sculptor and professor. Recognizing the raw genius within the young monk, Beklemishev facilitated Malyavin’s move to St. Petersburg, where he enrolled in the prestigious Academy of Arts. It was here that his peasant roots met the rigorous discipline of classical training. Studying under the legendary realist Ilya Repin, Malyavin began to synthesize his deep-seated knowledge of religious iconography with the burgeoning movements of modernism and realism.

Unlike many of his contemporaries who sought to escape their origins through academic refinement, Malyavin leaned into them. He utilized the technical prowess gained at the Academy to elevate the subject matter of the common folk. His work became a bridge between the sacred and the profane, applying the bold, emotive brushwork of a master to the vibrant, often chaotic energy of peasant life. This unique perspective allowed him to capture the essence of the Russian soul—a mixture of profound suffering and unbridled, ecstatic joy.

A Legacy of Color and Motion

Malyavin’s mature style is characterized by an almost violent use of color and a sense of kinetic energy that seems to burst from the canvas. He is perhaps most renowned for his masterpiece, Whirlwind, a painting that serves as a breathtaking metaphor for the turbulent history and spirit of Russia. In this work, the swirling masses of peasant women dancing are rendered with such vigorous brushstrokes and saturated hues that the viewer can almost hear the music and feel the wind of the movement.

His artistic significance lies in his ability to transcend mere portraiture or genre painting. Through his use of:

Bold, expressive palettes that utilize reds and deep earth tones to evoke passion and struggle;
Dynamic compositions that capture the rhythmic, often frenetic motion of folk celebrations;
A synthesis of styles blending the flat, symbolic power of icons with the textured realism of the late 19th century;

Malyavin created a visual language that was uniquely his own. Even as he moved toward the end of his life in Nice, France, his work remained anchored to the heartbeat of the Russian landscape, ensuring his place as one of the most evocative chroniclers of human vitality and cultural identity.

Questions & Answers

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Filipp Malyavin was born in Kazanka, in Russia.

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Filipp Malyavin's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 18, 2026

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