Louis Caravaque (1684 - 1754)

Louis Caravaque (1684 - 1754) - photo 1

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.

For more information and to stay updated on exhibitions featuring Louis Caravaque’s work, consider signing up for updates related to this remarkable artist.

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

Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (1844 - 1927)
Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov
1844 - 1927
Haris Abdrakhmanovich Yakupov (1919 - 2010)
Haris Abdrakhmanovich Yakupov
1919 - 2010
Afanasy Nikolaevich Osipov (1928 - 2017)
Afanasy Nikolaevich Osipov
1928 - 2017
Nikolay Petrovich Meshchaninov (1913 - 1967)
Nikolay Petrovich Meshchaninov
1913 - 1967
Alexander Pavlovich Brullov (1798 - 1877)
Alexander Pavlovich Brullov
1798 - 1877
Aleksei Yeliseyevich Kruchenykh (Kruchyonykh) (1886 - 1968)
Aleksei Yeliseyevich Kruchenykh (Kruchyonykh)
1886 - 1968
Franz Roubaud (1856 - 1928)
Franz Roubaud
1856 - 1928
Piotr Petrovich Belousov (1912 - 1989)
Piotr Petrovich Belousov
1912 - 1989
Andrey Dmitrievich Goncharov (1903 - 1979)
Andrey Dmitrievich Goncharov
1903 - 1979
Dashinima Balzhanovich (Dashi) Namdakov (1967)
Dashinima Balzhanovich (Dashi) Namdakov
1967
Aleksandr Vasilievich Shevchenko (1883 - 1948)
Aleksandr Vasilievich Shevchenko
1883 - 1948
Mark Matveyevich Antokolsky (1840 - 1902)
Mark Matveyevich Antokolsky
1840 - 1902
Igor Vladimirovich Radoman (1921 - 1992)
Igor Vladimirovich Radoman
1921 - 1992
Karl Hampeln (1794 - 1880)
Karl Hampeln
1794 - 1880
Avdei Stepanovich Ter-Oganian (1961)
Avdei Stepanovich Ter-Oganian
1961
Andrey L'vovich Kostin (1947 - 2000)
Andrey L'vovich Kostin
1947 - 2000

Creators Rococo

Georg Desmarees (1697 - 1776)
Georg Desmarees
1697 - 1776
Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky (1757 - 1825)
Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
1757 - 1825
Gaspare Diziani (1689 - 1767)
Gaspare Diziani
1689 - 1767
Gerard van Spaendonck (1746 - 1822)
Gerard van Spaendonck
1746 - 1822
Marguerite Gérard (1761 - 1837)
Marguerite Gérard
1761 - 1837
Gabriel-François Doyen (1726 - 1806)
Gabriel-François Doyen
1726 - 1806
Alexandre Jean Noël (1752 - 1834)
Alexandre Jean Noël
1752 - 1834
François de Troy (1645 - 1730)
François de Troy
1645 - 1730
Charles-André Van Loo (1705 - 1765)
Charles-André Van Loo
1705 - 1765
Jean-Baptiste van Loo (1684 - 1745)
Jean-Baptiste van Loo
1684 - 1745
Giovanni Carlo Aliberti (1662 - 1727)
Giovanni Carlo Aliberti
1662 - 1727
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II (1715 - 1790)
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II
1715 - 1790
Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (1734 - 1781)
Jean-Baptiste Le Prince
1734 - 1781
Pierre-Alexandre Wille (1748 - 1821)
Pierre-Alexandre Wille
1748 - 1821
Antoine Brice (1752 - 1817)
Antoine Brice
1752 - 1817
George Chinnery (1774 - 1852)
George Chinnery
1774 - 1852