Natalia
Petrovna Ponomareva

Russia • 1895−1942

Was born in Kazan in 1895. Her father was a famous historian, archaeologist, Creator of the collection of instruments of the stone age. Her two brothers were also famous scholars: a mathematician, the other a biologist – rector of Kazan University. It was highly intelligent noble family, however, like many of Kazan Russian families, the relationship with the Tatars. After high school, Natalia joined Kazan Academy of arts. Feshin thinks she's very talented, admire its picturesque ways, the nobility of its color. Competitive graduation picture it was a success among the artists. It was a fantastic poluvremena work, depicting the shell in water in the rays of sunset or sunrise. It was her love of the arts which, in my opinion, all had been loved, but it was in this work, no doubt, have something of their own. Vrubel, El Greco, Cezanne, was one of her favorite artists. Life in her nature was a passion, hard work and a special acute sense of self-worth. After graduation in 20 years some time he taught at the drawing school. Died during the siege of Leningrad in 1942.

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