Alexey Alexandrovich Vasilyev (1811 - 1879)
1811-06-08Russian Empire1879-08-20St. Petersburg, Russian EmpireRussia, Russian Empire
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasilyev
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasilyev (Russian: Алексей Александрович Васильев) was a Russian artist of the mid-19th century. He is known as a portrait painter and teacher.
Alexey Vasilyev painted portraits, which were distinguished by psychologicalism and elegance of execution. He created a gallery of portraits of his family, as well as his self-portrait and portraits of famous figures, mostly related to the naval service.
The artist's works are kept in all key Russian state art museums.
Date and place of birt: | 8 june 1811, Russian Empire |
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Date and place of death: | 20 august 1879, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire |
Nationality: | Russia, Russian Empire |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Educator, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Portrait |
Art style: | Academism, Realism, Romanticism |