27 February 2018 — 24 June 2018
Location :
Main building / Floor 1 / eng-name
The exhibition “The master of taxidermy” features the story about one of the
most brilliant taxidermists of the XXth century, an artist-taxidermist Nikolay
Konstantinovich Nazmov (1908-1998), a master of rare profession, a sculptor of
wildlife and a truly inspired artist.
One of his famous works is a large-scale hunting scene “Wolves attacking an
elk”, presented in the “Microevolution” hall. It’s an outstanding masterpiece of taxidermy that
gives a strong realistic impression. Nikolay Nazmov was one of the founders and
developers of sculptural taxidermy in Russia. It’s a unique method to make durable
and naturally looking stuffed animals.
N.K. Nazmov was born on 3 March 1908 in Tula, in the family of an artist. The
first lessons of love for nature, which gave him his father, were decisive in
the life of Nikolay. The civil war changed the boy's life, he became an orphan
and was brought up in the Ryazan orphanage. His creative abilities were noticed
by teachers, and Nikolay was sent to study in Moscow where he was taught by the
most proficient and experienced masters.
In his works
everything is thought over to the smallest details. Nikolay used to say that a
taxidermist should be a zoologist and a botanist. He should know the details of
anatomy, peculiarities of animal behaviour and natural environment. The work
that went through his hands, heart and soul was supposed to create a strong response
among visitors, inspire them to love nature as much as the master loved all his
life. His works show great curiosity, a deep respect for animals and profound knowledge
about their character, habits and life in nature.
The
exhibition presents exhibits from the funds and archive of the State Darwin
Museum.
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