Alexander Alexandrovich Sakharov (1856 - 1914)
Alexander Alexandrovich Sakharov
Alexander Alexandrovich Sakharov (Russian: Александр Александрович Сахаров) was an outstanding Russian artist known for his marine and battle paintings. Born in 1856, Sakharov studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts under the renowned Ivan Aivazovsky, which significantly influenced his work.
Sakharov became the first marine painter to work in the Russian Far East, creating works in the Shantar Islands, Blagoveshchensk, and Vladivostok. His paintings, such as "The Defense of Blagoveshchensk in 1900" and "The Battle of Chemulpo with the Varyag and Koreyets," are famous for their historical and realistic depictions of naval events.
Sakharov participated in the historic Northern Sea Route expedition on the icebreakers "Vaigach" and "Taimyr," which also inspired his artworks. His works continue to be exhibited in Russian museums and are highly valued by collectors.
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| Date and place of birt: | 1856, Russian Empire |
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| Date and place of death: | 1914, Russian Empire |
| Nationality: | Russia, Russian Empire |
| Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
| Specialization: | Genre painter, Landscape painter, Marine painter, Painter |
| Art school / group: | Russian school |
| Genre: | History painting, Military art, Story-themed picture, Landscape painting, Marine art |
| Art style: | Realism, Romanticism |
