Louis Caravaque (1684 - 1754)

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Louis Caravaque

Louis Caravaque was a French portrait painter renowned for his contributions to Russian art during the early 18th century. Born in 1684 in Marseilles, France, Caravaque embarked on his artistic journey influenced by his family's background in decorative painting. His talent soon caught the attention of influential figures, leading to a pivotal contract in 1715 that took him to Russia. There, he famously painted Peter the Great and became a favored artist at the Russian court​​.

Caravaque's work is distinguished by his detailed and expressive portraiture, which earned him the position of the first court painter during Anna Ioannovna's reign. He played a significant role in the cultural exchanges between France and Russia, melding Western European techniques with Russian traditions. His notable works, which include portraits of Russian royalty and nobility, are held in prestigious collections such as the Hermitage and the Russian Museum in St. Petersburg​​.

Among his most celebrated paintings are the portraits of Peter the Great, Empress Elizabeth as an Olympic goddess, and Catherine II, showcasing his skill in capturing the grandeur and intricacy of his subjects. These artworks not only highlight his mastery of oil painting but also reflect the rich historical and cultural milieu of his time​​.

For collectors and art experts, the legacy of Louis Caravaque offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of French artistic influence and Russian imperial identity. His works remain a testament to his skill and the cultural bridge he helped forge between two distinct worlds.

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Date and place of birt:31 january 1684, Marseille, France
Date and place of death:26 june 1754, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, France, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XVII, XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Miniaturist, Painter, Portraitist
Genre:Military art, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Rococo

Creators Russia

Serge Ivanoff (1893 - 1983)
Serge Ivanoff
1893 - 1983
Oleg Konstantinovich Komov (1932 - 1994)
Oleg Konstantinovich Komov
1932 - 1994
Victor Kalinin (1946)
Victor Kalinin
1946
Leonard Viktorovich Turzhansky (1875 - 1945)
Leonard Viktorovich Turzhansky
1875 - 1945
Arthur Zerich-Glechyan (1963)
Arthur Zerich-Glechyan
1963
Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky (1875 - 1957)
Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky
1875 - 1957
Nikolay Andreyevich Tyrsa (1887 - 1942)
Nikolay Andreyevich Tyrsa
1887 - 1942
Bartolomeo Karlo Rastrelli (1675 - 1744)
Bartolomeo Karlo Rastrelli
1675 - 1744
Antonio Canoppi (1769 - 1832)
Antonio Canoppi
1769 - 1832
Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov (1736 - 1808)
Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov
1736 - 1808
Sergei Efimovich Zakharov (1900 - 1993)
Sergei Efimovich Zakharov
1900 - 1993
George Dawe (1781 - 1829)
George Dawe
1781 - 1829
Aydan Tairovna Salakhova (1964)
Aydan Tairovna Salakhova
1964
Eduard Wiiralt (Viiralt) (1898 - 1954)
Eduard Wiiralt (Viiralt)
1898 - 1954
Ignaty Ignatyevich Nivinsky (1881 - 1933)
Ignaty Ignatyevich Nivinsky
1881 - 1933
Pavel Vasilievich Malkov (1900 - 1953)
Pavel Vasilievich Malkov
1900 - 1953

Creators Rococo

Anna Maria Mengs (1751 - 1793)
Anna Maria Mengs
1751 - 1793
Jacob Christoph Le Blon (1667 - 1741)
Jacob Christoph Le Blon
1667 - 1741
Franz de Paula Ferg (1689 - 1740)
Franz de Paula Ferg
1689 - 1740
Stefano Torelli (1712 - 1784)
Stefano Torelli
1712 - 1784
Johann Daniel Schoene (1767 - 1836)
Johann Daniel Schoene
1767 - 1836
Marie-Suzanne Giroust (Roslin) (1734 - 1772)
Marie-Suzanne Giroust (Roslin)
1734 - 1772
Pierre-Adrien Pâris (1745 - 1819)
Pierre-Adrien Pâris
1745 - 1819
Franz Anton Maulbertsch (1724 - 1796)
Franz Anton Maulbertsch
1724 - 1796
Mattia Bortoloni (1696 - 1750)
Mattia Bortoloni
1696 - 1750
Catherine Read (1723 - 1778)
Catherine Read
1723 - 1778
Anton Hickel (1745 - 1798)
Anton Hickel
1745 - 1798
Gabriel-François Doyen (1726 - 1806)
Gabriel-François Doyen
1726 - 1806
Sébastien Leclerc (1637 - 1714)
Sébastien Leclerc
1637 - 1714
Jacopo Tumicelli (1784 - 1825)
Jacopo Tumicelli
1784 - 1825
Domenico Fossati (1743 - 1785)
Domenico Fossati
1743 - 1785
Philipp Friedrich von Hetsch (1758 - 1839)
Philipp Friedrich von Hetsch
1758 - 1839
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