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Hüseynova began exhibiting works in 1957, in both Azerbaijan and in various of the republics of the [[USSR]], which mainly focused on cultural icons—literary figures, scientists, war heroes and ordinary working people. For sculpture, she worked in a variety of [[List of art mediums|media]] including [[bronze]], [[ceramics]], [[epoxy resin]], [[marble]], [[plaster]], [[stone]], and [[wood]]. She worked with different types of woods and materials to produce the most appealing images of her subjects.{{sfn|Məsimli|2014}} She married [[Togrul Narimanbekov]] and the couple had a daughter, [[Asmer Narimanbekova]], who was named after her mother's brother{{sfn|''Yeni Avaz''|2017}} and would become an Honored Artist of Azerbaijan, as well.{{sfn|Исаева|2009}} |
Hüseynova began exhibiting works in 1957, in both Azerbaijan and in various of the republics of the [[USSR]], which mainly focused on cultural icons—literary figures, scientists, war heroes and ordinary working people. For sculpture, she worked in a variety of [[List of art mediums|media]] including [[bronze]], [[ceramics]], [[epoxy resin]], [[marble]], [[plaster]], [[stone]], and [[wood]]. She worked with different types of woods and materials to produce the most appealing images of her subjects.{{sfn|Məsimli|2014}} She married [[Togrul Narimanbekov]] and the couple had a daughter, [[Asmer Narimanbekova]], who was named after her mother's brother{{sfn|''Yeni Avaz''|2017}} and would become an Honored Artist of Azerbaijan, as well.{{sfn|Исаева|2009}} |
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Hüseynova is most noted for her massive sculpture works on monuments and her originality of composition. Some of her most noted pieces include ''The Farm Collective Girl'' (1957), ''Worker'' (1958), ''Family'' (1960), and ''Mother'' (1970). She created sculptures for the tombs of [[Jafar Jabbarly]] (1968) and [[Rasul Rza]] (1970), as well as a [[bas-relief]] of [[Lev Landau]]{{sfn|Бабаева|2012}} and a monument to [[Hasan bey Zardabi]] (1983), which stands in [[Icheri Sheher]] at the entrance to the publishing house of the Azerbaijan Encyclopedia.{{sfn|Бабаева|2012}}{{sfn|Микеладзе|2011}} She created two monuments in Germany and in 1967 was recognized as an Honored Artist of Azerbaijan.{{sfn|Бабаева|2012}} Other noted works include a statue of [[Dmitri Mendeleev]] on the [[loggia]] of the [[National Library of Azerbaijan]] in Baku, a monument to Jafar Jabbar in [[Sumgayit]] (1966) and a painting on canvas in the [[National Assembly (Azerbaijan)|Milli Mejlis]] building featuring a portrait of [[Nizami Ganjavi]].{{sfn|Микеладзе|2011}}{{sfn|Колосов|2017}} In addition to her sculpture, she was known for [[portraiture]], with her most-known pieces being: ''Portait of [[Sattar Bahlulzade]]'', ''Portrait of Rasul Rza'', ''Portrait of a student'', and ''Portrait of [[Tughril]] |
Hüseynova is most noted for her massive sculpture works on monuments and her originality of composition. Some of her most noted pieces include ''The Farm Collective Girl'' (1957), ''Worker'' (1958), ''Family'' (1960), and ''Mother'' (1970). She created sculptures for the tombs of [[Jafar Jabbarly]] (1968) and [[Rasul Rza]] (1970), as well as a [[bas-relief]] of [[Lev Landau]]{{sfn|Бабаева|2012}} and a monument to [[Hasan bey Zardabi]] (1983), which stands in [[Icheri Sheher]] at the entrance to the publishing house of the Azerbaijan Encyclopedia.{{sfn|Бабаева|2012}}{{sfn|Микеладзе|2011}} She created two monuments in Germany and in 1967 was recognized as an Honored Artist of Azerbaijan.{{sfn|Бабаева|2012}} Other noted works include a statue of [[Dmitri Mendeleev]] on the [[loggia]] of the [[National Library of Azerbaijan]] in Baku, a monument to Jafar Jabbar in [[Sumgayit]] (1966) and a painting on canvas in the [[National Assembly (Azerbaijan)|Milli Mejlis]] building featuring a portrait of [[Nizami Ganjavi]].{{sfn|Микеладзе|2011}}{{sfn|Колосов|2017}} In addition to her sculpture, she was known for [[portraiture]], with her most-known pieces being: ''Portait of [[Sattar Bahlulzade]]'', ''Portrait of Rasul Rza'', ''Portrait of a student'', and ''Portrait of [[Tughril]]''.{{sfn|Микеладзе|2011}} |
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==Death and legacy== |
==Death and legacy== |
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Revision as of 20:24, 12 April 2017
Elmira Hüseynova | |
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| Born | Elmira Hüseynova qızı Mehralı 12 February 1933 |
| Died | 23 January 1995 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | USSR / Azerbaijani |
| Other names | (Russian: Эльмира Мехралы кызы Гусейнова) |
| Occupation | sculptor |
Elmira Hüseynova (12 February 1933-23 January 1995) was an Azerbaijani sculptor and portrait painter, who has exhibits in various locations throughout the world and was honored as an Honored Artist of Azerbaijan.
Early life
Elmira Hüseynova qızı Mehralı (Elmira Hüseynova, daughter of Mehralı) was born on 12 February 1933 in Baku, Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic.[1] From an early age she wanted to become an artist.[2] She attended the Azim Azimzade State Art College, graduating in 1954. She went on to further her education at the Ilya Repin St. Petersburg State Academic Institute for Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, graduating in 1960.[3]
Career
Hüseynova began exhibiting works in 1957, in both Azerbaijan and in various of the republics of the USSR, which mainly focused on cultural icons—literary figures, scientists, war heroes and ordinary working people. For sculpture, she worked in a variety of media including bronze, ceramics, epoxy resin, marble, plaster, stone, and wood. She worked with different types of woods and materials to produce the most appealing images of her subjects.[2] She married Togrul Narimanbekov and the couple had a daughter, Asmer Narimanbekova, who was named after her mother's brother[4] and would become an Honored Artist of Azerbaijan, as well.[5]
Hüseynova is most noted for her massive sculpture works on monuments and her originality of composition. Some of her most noted pieces include The Farm Collective Girl (1957), Worker (1958), Family (1960), and Mother (1970). She created sculptures for the tombs of Jafar Jabbarly (1968) and Rasul Rza (1970), as well as a bas-relief of Lev Landau[3] and a monument to Hasan bey Zardabi (1983), which stands in Icheri Sheher at the entrance to the publishing house of the Azerbaijan Encyclopedia.[3][6] She created two monuments in Germany and in 1967 was recognized as an Honored Artist of Azerbaijan.[3] Other noted works include a statue of Dmitri Mendeleev on the loggia of the National Library of Azerbaijan in Baku, a monument to Jafar Jabbar in Sumgayit (1966) and a painting on canvas in the Milli Mejlis building featuring a portrait of Nizami Ganjavi.[6][1] In addition to her sculpture, she was known for portraiture, with her most-known pieces being: Portait of Sattar Bahlulzade, Portrait of Rasul Rza, Portrait of a student, and Portrait of Tughril.[6]
Death and legacy
Hüseynova died on 23 January 1995 in Baku after a long illness.[1][2] She has works in the permanent collections of the National Art Museum of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijan State Art Galleries (az), as well as in private collections.[4] In 2012, an exhibition of her works was held in her memory at the Baku Gallery.[3]
References
Citations
- ^ a b c Колосов 2017.
- ^ a b c Məsimli 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Бабаева 2012.
- ^ a b Yeni Avaz 2017.
- ^ Исаева 2009.
- ^ a b c Микеладзе 2011.
Bibliography
- Бабаева (Babayeva), Д. (J.) (14 March 2012). "В Баку открылась выставка, посвященная памяти Эльмиры Гусейновой: "Моя мать рано ушла из жизни" (фотосессия)" [Exhibition devoted to the memory of Elmira Huseynova opens in Baku: "My mother died early" (photo session)] (in Russian). Baku, Azerbaijan: Trend News Agency. Archived from the original on 16 April 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Исаева (Isayeva), Диана (Diana) (3 September 2009). "Большая трагедия знать, что нас сменит необразованное поколение—Асмер Нариманбекова" [It's a great tragedy to know that we will be replaced by an uneducated generation—Asmer Narimanbekova] (in Russian). Baku, Azerbaijan: News-Azerbaijan. Archived from the original on 29 Jun 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
{{cite news}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 2 September 2013 suggested (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Колосов (Kolosov), Дмитрий (Dmitry) (2017). "Гусейнова Эльмира Мехрали Кызы" [Huseynova Elmira, Mehrali daughter]. Art.ru (in Russian). St. Petersburg, Russia. Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- Məsimli, Elmira (25 April 2014). "O, dan ulduz kimi parladı..." [She shone like the stars...]. Mədəniyyət (in Azerbaijani). Baku, Azerbaijan: Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
{{cite journal}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Микеладзе (Mikeladze), Галина (Galina) (29 June 2011). "Асмер Нариманбекова. Свой путь наследницы–Очерк" [Asmer Narimanbekova: her path of legacy–Essay] (in Russian). Baku, Azerbaijan: 1News. Archived from the original on 12 February 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - "İncə Sənət: Bir heykəltəraş barədə..." [Fine Art: On a sculptor ...] (in Azerbaijani). Baku, Azerbaijan: Yeni Avaz. 13 February 2017. Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
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Category:1933 births Category:1995 deaths Category:People from Baku Category:Azerbaijani women Category:Women sculptors