Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitzky (1735 - 1822)

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Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitzky

Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitzky (Russian: Дмитрий Григорьевич Левицкий) was an acclaimed Ukrainian-Russian portrait painter and academician born in May 1735, renowned for his exceptional contributions to the art of the 18th century. Originating from a family deeply rooted in the Ukrainian noble-priestly class, Levitzky's early exposure to art came from his father, Grigory Kirillovich Levitsky, a priest and an enthusiast in painting and engraving. This familial influence laid the foundation for Levitzky's artistic journey, which began in earnest when he assisted the prominent painter Alexey Antropov in Kiev, leading to his eventual move to Saint Petersburg​​​​.

Levitzky's rise to fame was marked by his unique ability to capture the essence of his subjects, combining exceptional technique with a fresh approach to portrait painting. His most notable works include portraits of significant figures from the Russian elite, such as Catherine II as the Legislatress in the Temple of the Goddess of Justice and portraits of the Smolny Institute's young ladies. Despite the grandeur and recognition that these works brought him, Levitzky faced financial struggles, spending his final years in poverty, a testament to the often-precarious nature of artistic acclaim​​​​.

His legacy, which had waned by the 19th century, was revitalized in the 20th century by art historian Alexander Benois, who positioned Levitzky among the pantheon of European Enlightenment artists. Levitzky's work is celebrated for its technical mastery and unique contribution to Russian and European portraiture, leaving an indelible mark on the artistic landscape of his time​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Levitzky's paintings are not just artistic achievements but also historical narratives captured in oil, reflecting the complex socio-cultural dynamics of 18th-century Russia. His portraits, housed in prestigious museums and galleries worldwide, continue to be studied and admired for their elegance, detail, and historical significance.

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Date and place of birt:May 1735, Kiev, Ukraine
Date and place of death:16 april 1822, St. Petersburg, Russia
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Painter
Genre:Portrait
Art style:Classicism, Neoclassicism, Rococo
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Creators Russia

Anatoly Alexandrovich Ostretsov (1931 - 2015)
Anatoly Alexandrovich Ostretsov
1931 - 2015
Artemy Lavrentievich Ober (1843 - 1917)
Artemy Lavrentievich Ober
1843 - 1917
Pyotr Emilievich Bendel (1905 - 1989)
Pyotr Emilievich Bendel
1905 - 1989
Mitrofan Semyonovich Fedorov (1870 - 1942)
Mitrofan Semyonovich Fedorov
1870 - 1942
Alexander Viktorovich Moravov (1878 - 1951)
Alexander Viktorovich Moravov
1878 - 1951
Ekaterina Sergeevna Zernova (1900 - 1995)
Ekaterina Sergeevna Zernova
1900 - 1995
Leonid Osipovich Pasternak (1862 - 1945)
Leonid Osipovich Pasternak
1862 - 1945
Tikhon Vasilyevich Tchurilin (1885 - 1946)
Tikhon Vasilyevich Tchurilin
1885 - 1946
Eduard Semenovich Gorokhovsky (1929 - 2004)
Eduard Semenovich Gorokhovsky
1929 - 2004
Tat'yana Grigor'evna Nazarenko (1944)
Tat'yana Grigor'evna Nazarenko
1944
Abram Isaakovich Monoszon (1914 - 2007)
Abram Isaakovich Monoszon
1914 - 2007
Alexander Nisonovich (Sasha) Okun (1949)
Alexander Nisonovich (Sasha) Okun
1949
Aleksandr Borisovich Kusikov (1896 - 1977)
Aleksandr Borisovich Kusikov
1896 - 1977
Yevgeny Mikhailovich Rachev (1906 - 1997)
Yevgeny Mikhailovich Rachev
1906 - 1997
Boris Mikhaylovich Kustodiev (1878 - 1927)
Boris Mikhaylovich Kustodiev
1878 - 1927
Nadezhda Savelyevna Voitinskaya (1886 - 1965)
Nadezhda Savelyevna Voitinskaya
1886 - 1965

Creators Classicism

Jacob Philipp Hackert (1737 - 1807)
Jacob Philipp Hackert
1737 - 1807
Meer Aizenshtadt (1895 - 1961)
Meer Aizenshtadt
1895 - 1961
Giuseppe Ceracchi (1751 - 1801)
Giuseppe Ceracchi
1751 - 1801
Stefano Tofanelli (1752 - 1812)
Stefano Tofanelli
1752 - 1812
Norbert Grund (1717 - 1767)
Norbert Grund
1717 - 1767
Gaetano Gandolfi (1734 - 1802)
Gaetano Gandolfi
1734 - 1802
François-Antoine Yon (1758 - 1813)
François-Antoine Yon
1758 - 1813
Anna Dorothea Therbusch (Lisiewski) (1721 - 1782)
Anna Dorothea Therbusch (Lisiewski)
1721 - 1782
Victor Patricio Landaluze (1830 - 1889)
Victor Patricio Landaluze
1830 - 1889
Josef Fischer (1769 - 1822)
Josef Fischer
1769 - 1822
Nicolas Guibal (1725 - 1784)
Nicolas Guibal
1725 - 1784
Maximilian de Ring (1799 - 1873)
Maximilian de Ring
1799 - 1873
Stepan Filippovich Galaktionov (1779 - 1854)
Stepan Filippovich Galaktionov
1779 - 1854
Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe (1716 - 1754)
Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe
1716 - 1754
William Cripps (? - 1767)
William Cripps
? - 1767
Hélène Bertaux (1825 - 1909)
Hélène Bertaux
1825 - 1909
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