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

Victor Ivanovich Makeev (1924)
Victor Ivanovich Makeev
1924
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni (1836 - 1902)
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni
1836 - 1902
Taras Huriyovych Gaponenko (1906 - 1993)
Taras Huriyovych Gaponenko
1906 - 1993
Boris Yeremeevich Vladimirsky (1878 - 1950)
Boris Yeremeevich Vladimirsky
1878 - 1950
Yeranui Arshakovna Aslamazyan (1909 - 1998)
Yeranui Arshakovna Aslamazyan
1909 - 1998
Ekaterina Feodorovna Belashova (1906 - 1971)
Ekaterina Feodorovna Belashova
1906 - 1971
Eugeny Ignatyevich Konopatzky (1887 - 1962)
Eugeny Ignatyevich Konopatzky
1887 - 1962
Voldemar Matvejs (1877 - 1916)
Voldemar Matvejs
1877 - 1916
Ivan Petrovich Martos (1754 - 1835)
Ivan Petrovich Martos
1754 - 1835
Victor Markiyanovych Savin (1907 - 1971)
Victor Markiyanovych Savin
1907 - 1971
Artur Petrovich Apinis (1904 - 1975)
Artur Petrovich Apinis
1904 - 1975
Osip Emmanuilovich Braz (1873 - 1936)
Osip Emmanuilovich Braz
1873 - 1936
Nikolai Alexandrovich Tarkhov (1871 - 1930)
Nikolai Alexandrovich Tarkhov
1871 - 1930
Mario Botta (1943)
Mario Botta
1943
Mikhail Pelopidovich Latri (1875 - 1942)
Mikhail Pelopidovich Latri
1875 - 1942
Evgraf Fedorovich Krendovsky (1810 - 1870)
Evgraf Fedorovich Krendovsky
1810 - 1870

Creators Classicism

Lam Qua (1801 - 1860)
Lam Qua
1801 - 1860
Otto Friedrich Theodor von Möller (1812 - 1874)
Otto Friedrich Theodor von Möller
1812 - 1874
Giovanni Antonio Grecolini (1675 - 1725)
Giovanni Antonio Grecolini
1675 - 1725
Ferdinando Vichi (1875 - 1945)
Ferdinando Vichi
1875 - 1945
Johann Christoph Fesel (1737 - 1805)
Johann Christoph Fesel
1737 - 1805
Aarons George (1896 - 1980)
Aarons George
1896 - 1980
Jacques Stella (1596 - 1657)
Jacques Stella
1596 - 1657
Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitzky (1735 - 1822)
Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitzky
1735 - 1822
Josef August Stark (1782 - 1838)
Josef August Stark
1782 - 1838
Mathias Gasteiger (1871 - 1934)
Mathias Gasteiger
1871 - 1934
Johann Jakob Falkeisen (1804 - 1883)
Johann Jakob Falkeisen
1804 - 1883
Maria Margaretha La Fargue (1743 - 1813)
Maria Margaretha La Fargue
1743 - 1813
Conrad Huber (1752 - 1830)
Conrad Huber
1752 - 1830
Zinaida Vasilevna Bazhenova (1905 - 1987)
Zinaida Vasilevna Bazhenova
1905 - 1987
Albert Georg Eras (1835 - 1907)
Albert Georg Eras
1835 - 1907
Ruggero Leoncavallo (1857 - 1919)
Ruggero Leoncavallo
1857 - 1919
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