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

Viktor Aleksandrovich Vesnin (1882 - 1950)
Viktor Aleksandrovich Vesnin
1882 - 1950
Sergey Ivanovich Sedrac (1878 - 1974)
Sergey Ivanovich Sedrac
1878 - 1974
Kirill Serafimovich Mamonov (1937)
Kirill Serafimovich Mamonov
1937
Alexander Mikhailovich Kishchenko (1933 - 1997)
Alexander Mikhailovich Kishchenko
1933 - 1997
Alexander Dumchenko (1954)
Alexander Dumchenko
1954
Izzat Klychev (1923 - 2006)
Izzat Klychev
1923 - 2006
Petr Vladimirovich Vil'yams (1902 - 1947)
Petr Vladimirovich Vil'yams
1902 - 1947
Dmitry Konstantinovich Mochalsky (1908 - 1988)
Dmitry Konstantinovich Mochalsky
1908 - 1988
Nikolai Alexandrovich Tarkhov (1871 - 1930)
Nikolai Alexandrovich Tarkhov
1871 - 1930
Boris Vasilievich Korneev (1922 - 1973)
Boris Vasilievich Korneev
1922 - 1973
Nikolai Vladimirovich Sinezouboff (1891 - 1956)
Nikolai Vladimirovich Sinezouboff
1891 - 1956
Aleksandr Semenovich Vedernikov (1898 - 1975)
Aleksandr Semenovich Vedernikov
1898 - 1975
Petr Alexandrovich Smolin (1930 - 2001)
Petr Alexandrovich Smolin
1930 - 2001
Konstantin Latyshev (1966)
Konstantin Latyshev
1966
Viktor Efimovich Popkov (1932 - 1974)
Viktor Efimovich Popkov
1932 - 1974
Tatyana Isidorovna Rusakova (1903 - 1972)
Tatyana Isidorovna Rusakova
1903 - 1972

Creators Classicism

Georg Engelhardt (1823 - 1883)
Georg Engelhardt
1823 - 1883
Domenico Cimarosa (1749 - 1801)
Domenico Cimarosa
1749 - 1801
József Girsik (1804 - 1857)
József Girsik
1804 - 1857
John E. Ferneley (1782 - 1860)
John E. Ferneley
1782 - 1860
Charles Cordier (1827 - 1905)
Charles Cordier
1827 - 1905
Hermann Bethke (1825 - 1895)
Hermann Bethke
1825 - 1895
Gottfried Bürklein (1845 - 1908)
Gottfried Bürklein
1845 - 1908
Philipp Ludwig Herrmann (1841 - 1894)
Philipp Ludwig Herrmann
1841 - 1894
Albert Ludwig Trippel (1813 - 1854)
Albert Ludwig Trippel
1813 - 1854
Gustav Zafaurek (1841 - 1908)
Gustav Zafaurek
1841 - 1908
Louis-Richard-François Dupont (1734 - 1765)
Louis-Richard-François Dupont
1734 - 1765
André-Joseph Allar (1845 - 1926)
André-Joseph Allar
1845 - 1926
Emilio Fiaschi (1858 - 1941)
Emilio Fiaschi
1858 - 1941
Albert Korneck (1813 - 1905)
Albert Korneck
1813 - 1905
Maximilian Joseph Schinnagl (1697 - 1762)
Maximilian Joseph Schinnagl
1697 - 1762
Theodor Franz Zimmermann (1808 - 1880)
Theodor Franz Zimmermann
1808 - 1880