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PDF (1.2mb)  Who is the artist? Nicolai Fechin What is the name of the artwork? Manuelita with Kachina What materials were used? Oil paint on canvas Where is the artist from? Russia When was the artwork made? 1932  Nicolai Fechin was born in Kazan, Russia in 1881. In 1910 he received the Prix de Rome Award for an artwork he created. This was a scholarship that allowed him to visit big cities in Europe that were known for their art. He was able to do this for an entire year! Eventually, he and his family were able to move to the United States and settle in New York then in New Mexico. Fechin is most famous for his portraits and paintings of the Southwest.  In this image, Manuelita, a young child, holds a traditional Kachina doll. These dolls were given to children of the Hopi and Zuni tribes to help them learn about tribal culture. Manuelita was a popular model for Fechin and other artists that lived in New Mexico. Nicolai Fechin really liked New Mexico because the colorful costumes of the Indians and Mexican Americans inspired him and caught his attention. What is Manuelita holding in her hand? What is a Kachina doll? Where do you think the artist painted this portrait? What makes you think that? What can we learn about Manuelita by looking at this portrait of her? If an artist was to paint of portrait of you, what personal objects would you include? What would these objects tell about who you are and what is important to you?  Kachina doll – A carved doll, dressed in a costume, of a particular spirit of the Pueblo Native Americans. Portrait – A picture of a person, usually showing the face. |
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Nicolai Fechin Russia, 1881-1955 Manuelita With Kachina Oil on canvas, 1932 Bequest of Mrs. Henry A. Everett 1938:25 © San Diego Museum of Art  |
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1879 Thomas Edison invents the electric light 1881 Nicolai Fechin born in Russia 1903
1917 Bolshevik Revolution happens in Russia and Fechin's family moves to the U.S. 1932 Fechin paints Manuelita with Kachina 1947
1955 Nicolai Fechin dies |
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