Apollon Nikolaevich Mokritsky (1810 - 1870)

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Apollon Nikolaevich Mokritsky

Apollon Nikolaevich Mokritsky (Russian: Аполлон Николаевич Мокрицкий) was a Ukrainian-Russian painter and art educator, known for his contributions to the 19th-century art scene. Born in 1810 in Pyryatyn, Ukraine, Mokritsky became an influential figure in Russian academic art, specializing in portrait and historical painting.

Mokritsky's work is celebrated for its detailed realism and emotional depth. His portraits often capture the essence of his subjects, showcasing his skill in rendering lifelike expressions and intricate details. One of his most notable works is the portrait of the renowned Russian poet, Taras Shevchenko, which exemplifies his ability to combine technical precision with profound sensitivity.

In addition to his painting, Mokritsky played a significant role as an educator. He taught at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, where he mentored many young artists who would go on to shape Russian art. His influence extended beyond his own works, helping to cultivate a new generation of artists.

Today, Mokritsky's paintings can be found in various museums and galleries, including the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. His contributions to art and education continue to be recognized and celebrated by art collectors and historians alike.

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Date and place of birt:9 august 1810, Пирятин, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:10 march 1870, Moscow, Russian Empire
Nationality:Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Educator, Genre painter, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist, Writer
Genre:Chamber portrait, Genre Portrait, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:Academism, Realism, Romanticism

Creators Italy

Flavio Poli (1900 - 1984)
Flavio Poli
1900 - 1984
Giovanni Battista Ruoppolo (1629 - 1693)
Giovanni Battista Ruoppolo
1629 - 1693
Hans Speckaert (1540 - 1577)
Hans Speckaert
1540 - 1577
Vincenzo Gemito (1852 - 1929)
Vincenzo Gemito
1852 - 1929
Dosso Dossi (1489 - 1542)
Dosso Dossi
1489 - 1542
Giovanni da Bologna (1529 - 1608)
Giovanni da Bologna
1529 - 1608
Andrey Yefimovich Martynov (1768 - 1826)
Andrey Yefimovich Martynov
1768 - 1826
Tomas Maldonado (1922 - 2018)
Tomas Maldonado
1922 - 2018
Antonio De Simone (1851 - 1907)
Antonio De Simone
1851 - 1907
Innocenzo Spinazzi (1726 - 1798)
Innocenzo Spinazzi
1726 - 1798
Carlo Innocenzo Carlone (1687 - 1775)
Carlo Innocenzo Carlone
1687 - 1775
Leonetto Cappello (1875 - 1942)
Leonetto Cappello
1875 - 1942
Charles Mellin (1597 - 1649)
Charles Mellin
1597 - 1649
Giacomo Raibolini (1486 - 1557)
Giacomo Raibolini
1486 - 1557
Alberto Garutti (1948)
Alberto Garutti
1948
Domenico Corvi (1721 - 1803)
Domenico Corvi
1721 - 1803

Creators Academism

Frank Schoonover (1877 - 1972)
Frank Schoonover
1877 - 1972
Romain Cazes (1808 - 1881)
Romain Cazes
1808 - 1881
Frederick William MacMonnies (1863 - 1937)
Frederick William MacMonnies
1863 - 1937
Emil Otto Grundmann (1844 - 1890)
Emil Otto Grundmann
1844 - 1890
Alfred Broge (1870 - 1955)
Alfred Broge
1870 - 1955
Joris-Karl Huysmans (1848 - 1907)
Joris-Karl Huysmans
1848 - 1907
Gustave Doré (1832 - 1883)
Gustave Doré
1832 - 1883
Julian Scott (1846 - 1901)
Julian Scott
1846 - 1901
Carl Geiger (1822 - 1905)
Carl Geiger
1822 - 1905
Rafaello Sorbi (1844 - 1931)
Rafaello Sorbi
1844 - 1931
Charles-Philippe Larivière (1798 - 1876)
Charles-Philippe Larivière
1798 - 1876
Camille de Chantereine (1810 - 1847)
Camille de Chantereine
1810 - 1847
Ivan Ivanovich Tvorozhnikov (1848 - 1919)
Ivan Ivanovich Tvorozhnikov
1848 - 1919
Berthe Constance Ursule Art (1857 - 1934)
Berthe Constance Ursule Art
1857 - 1934
Edward Middleton Manigault (1887 - 1922)
Edward Middleton Manigault
1887 - 1922
Wilhelm Melchior (1817 - 1860)
Wilhelm Melchior
1817 - 1860