Ivan Akimovich Akimov (1754 - 1814)

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Ivan Akimovich Akimov

Ivan Akimovich Akimov (Russian: Иван Акимович Акимов) was a Russian painter celebrated for his contributions to the Classical and Neoclassical styles of art. Born into a family of a typographer for the Governing Senate, Akimov's journey into the arts began early when, after his father's death, he penned a heartfelt letter to the Imperial Academy of Arts. This letter secured his admission, marking the start of his lifelong association with the Academy, where he evolved from a student to its director​​​​​​.

Akimov's education at the Academy was marked by numerous awards, including gold medals for his artworks, showcasing his burgeoning talent in painting. His artistic journey took him to Italy on a fellowship, where, despite initial challenges, he found mentorship under Pompeo Battoni and was inspired by the Venetian masters. This period was instrumental in shaping his skills and artistic outlook​​​​.

Throughout his career, Akimov was revered not just for his artistic output but also for his contributions to art education and historiography in Russia. He played a pivotal role at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, ultimately serving as its director. Akimov's legacy extends beyond his paintings, through his influence on future generations of artists and his foundational work in Russian art historiography. Among his notable works are "Prometheus Making a Statue at the Command of Minerva" and "The Baptism of Princess Olga in Constantinople", which reflect his classical influences and historical interests​​​​.

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Date and place of birt:22 may 1754, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:15 may 1814, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter, Researcher, Scientist
Art school / group:Russian school
Genre:History painting, Mythological painting, Religious genre
Art style:Classicism

Creators Russia

Pyotr Filippovich Alberti (1913 - 1994)
Pyotr Filippovich Alberti
1913 - 1994
Osip Maksimovich Brik (1888 - 1945)
Osip Maksimovich Brik
1888 - 1945
Feodor Iwanowitsch Kalmück (1765 - 1832)
Feodor Iwanowitsch Kalmück
1765 - 1832
Aloys-Gustav Rockstuhl (1798 - 1877)
Aloys-Gustav Rockstuhl
1798 - 1877
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Issaev (1891 - 1977)
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Issaev
1891 - 1977
Georgy Dmitrievich Lavrov (1895 - 1991)
Georgy Dmitrievich Lavrov
1895 - 1991
Mikhail Vsevolodovich Ivanov (1927 - 2000)
Mikhail Vsevolodovich Ivanov
1927 - 2000
Ilya Lvovich Selvinsky (1899 - 1968)
Ilya Lvovich Selvinsky
1899 - 1968
Sergey Wolfgangovich Zagraevsky (1964 - 2020)
Sergey Wolfgangovich Zagraevsky
1964 - 2020
Nikolay Ivanovich Getman (1917 - 2004)
Nikolay Ivanovich Getman
1917 - 2004
Maria Marevna (1892 - 1984)
Maria Marevna
1892 - 1984
Sergey Borisovich Daragan (1945 - 2004)
Sergey Borisovich Daragan
1945 - 2004
Andreas Golder (1979)
Andreas Golder
1979
Nikolay Nikolayevich Volodimirov (1910 - 2006)
Nikolay Nikolayevich Volodimirov
1910 - 2006
Pyotr Vasilievich Basin (1793 - 1877)
Pyotr Vasilievich Basin
1793 - 1877
Boris Petrovich Sveshnikov (1927 - 1998)
Boris Petrovich Sveshnikov
1927 - 1998

Creators Classicism

Charles de La Fosse (1636 - 1716)
Charles de La Fosse
1636 - 1716
Enrico Butti (1847 - 1932)
Enrico Butti
1847 - 1932
Wilhelm Romanus Georg Andresen (1874 - 1926)
Wilhelm Romanus Georg Andresen
1874 - 1926
Johann Daniel Herz I (1693 - 1754)
Johann Daniel Herz I
1693 - 1754
Isidore-Alexandre-Augustin Pils (1815 - 1875)
Isidore-Alexandre-Augustin Pils
1815 - 1875
Stepan Semyonovich Shchukin (1754 - 1828)
Stepan Semyonovich Shchukin
1754 - 1828
Paul Decker I (1677 - 1713)
Paul Decker I
1677 - 1713
Julius Simmonds (1843 - 1924)
Julius Simmonds
1843 - 1924
Paul Moreau-Vauthier (1871 - 1936)
Paul Moreau-Vauthier
1871 - 1936
Jakob Schlesinger (1792 - 1855)
Jakob Schlesinger
1792 - 1855
Mathurin Régnier (1573 - 1613)
Mathurin Régnier
1573 - 1613
André-Charles Boulle (1642 - 1732)
André-Charles Boulle
1642 - 1732
Anton Pavlovich Losenko (1737 - 1773)
Anton Pavlovich Losenko
1737 - 1773
Carlo Marattа (1625 - 1713)
Carlo Marattа
1625 - 1713
F. Oskar Knapp (1914 - 1987)
F. Oskar Knapp
1914 - 1987
Benjamin Barker (1776 - 1838)
Benjamin Barker
1776 - 1838
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