Fyodor Mikhailovich Slavyansky (1817 - 1876)

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Fyodor Mikhailovich Slavyansky

Fyodor Mikhailovich Slavyansky (Russian: Фёдор Михайлович Славянский) was a distinguished Russian painter, known for his remarkable journey from serfdom to academician. Born around 1817 in Vyshkovo, Tver Guberniya, he initially lived as a serf under landlady Avdotya Nikolayevna Semenova. His artistic talent was nurtured by Alexei Venetsianov, who not only mentored him but also purchased his freedom​.

Slavyansky's education at the Imperial Academy of Arts began in 1840, where he excelled in drawing under the tutelage of professors Varnek and Markov. By 1845, he was recognized as a freelance artist, and later his portraits, especially of notable personalities, gained him considerable acclaim. His works include "Portrait of V.K. Shebuev" and "Peasant's Girl," both of which demonstrate his skill in capturing the essence of his subjects​.

Today, Slavyansky's works are preserved in several prestigious collections, including The Russian Museum in St. Petersburg. His life and art continue to inspire, illustrating a profound narrative of artistic dedication and transformation within 19th-century Russian society​ .

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Date and place of birt:1817, Березовский Рядок, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:18 february 1876, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Genre painter, Painter, Portraitist
Genre:Chamber portrait, Genre art, Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:Academism

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Vasily Sitnikov (1915 - 1987)
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Elie Grekoff (1914 - 1985)
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Timofey Yegorovich Myagkov (1811 - 1865)
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Yevgeny Ivanovich Stolitsa (1870 - 1929)
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Klavdy Lebedev (1852 - 1916)
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Gleb Sergeevich Bogomolov (1933 - 2016)
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Zaven Petrosovich Arshakuni (1932 - 2012)
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Valery Vladimirovich Androsov (1939)
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Karl von Kügelgen (1772 - 1832)
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Jules-Élie Delaunay (1828 - 1891)
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Solomon Joseph Solomon (1860 - 1927)
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Jacobus van der Stok (1794 - 1864)
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Michael Angelo Hayes (1820 - 1877)
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Robert Beyschlag (1838 - 1903)
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Max Mayrshofer (1875 - 1950)
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Irene Klestova (1907 - 1988)
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Charles Spencelayh (1865 - 1958)
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Joseph Hoffmann (1831 - 1904)
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