Alexander Nikolayevich Stepanov (1861 - 1911)

Alexander Nikolayevich Stepanov

Alexander Nikolayevich Stepanov (Russian: Александр Николаевич Степанов) was a Russian artist born in Saint Petersburg in either 1860 or 1861. He specialized in landscapes, genre scenes, and animal paintings, and was also known as a master of watercolor. After receiving his education at the Imperial Academy of Arts, Stepanov was recognized as a class artist following his creation of a religious painting and an icon inspired by Raphael.

Throughout his career, he produced numerous works that have found their places in major museums and private collections. Some of his well-known pieces can be seen in the State Russian Museum and the Sevastopol Art Museum.

Alexander Nikolayevich left a significant legacy in Russian painting, with his paintings often being mistaken for those of other artists who worked in a similar style. Today, Stepanov's works are actively acquired at auctions and displayed in museums, continuing to attract the attention of collectors and art experts.

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