Alexey Alexandrovich Vasilyev (1811 - 1879)

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.