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

Sergey Arsen'evich Vinogradov (1869 - 1938)
Sergey Arsen'evich Vinogradov
1869 - 1938
Ivan Nikolayevich Shulga (1889 - 1956)
Ivan Nikolayevich Shulga
1889 - 1956
Sergey Andreevich Geta (1951)
Sergey Andreevich Geta
1951
Alexander Nikolaevich Samokhvalov (1894 - 1971)
Alexander Nikolaevich Samokhvalov
1894 - 1971
Leonid Mikhaylovich Baranov (1943)
Leonid Mikhaylovich Baranov
1943
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vinogradov (1963)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vinogradov
1963
Dmitry Vladimirovich Gorlov (1899 - 1988)
Dmitry Vladimirovich Gorlov
1899 - 1988
Anton Pavlovich Losenko (1737 - 1773)
Anton Pavlovich Losenko
1737 - 1773
Vasily Nikitich Meshkov (1867 - 1946)
Vasily Nikitich Meshkov
1867 - 1946
Vasiliy Vasiliyevich Belyashin (1874 - 1929)
Vasiliy Vasiliyevich Belyashin
1874 - 1929
Maharbek Safarovich Tuganov (1881 - 1952)
Maharbek Safarovich Tuganov
1881 - 1952
Vladimir Efimovich Tsigal' (1917 - 2013)
Vladimir Efimovich Tsigal'
1917 - 2013
Gennady Kungurov (1952)
Gennady Kungurov
1952
Yuri Borisovich Norshteyn (Norstein) (1941)
Yuri Borisovich Norshteyn (Norstein)
1941
Oleg Aleksandrovich Vukolov (1933)
Oleg Aleksandrovich Vukolov
1933
Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin (1799 - 1837)
Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
1799 - 1837

Creators Rococo

Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli (1697 - 1771)
Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli
1697 - 1771
Johann Gerhard Huck (1759 - 1811)
Johann Gerhard Huck
1759 - 1811
Johann Evangelist Holzer (1709 - 1740)
Johann Evangelist Holzer
1709 - 1740
William of Bath Hoare (1707 - 1792)
William of Bath Hoare
1707 - 1792
Louis-François Roubiliac (1695 - 1762)
Louis-François Roubiliac
1695 - 1762
Bartolomeo Karlo Rastrelli (1675 - 1744)
Bartolomeo Karlo Rastrelli
1675 - 1744
Francesco Solimena (1657 - 1747)
Francesco Solimena
1657 - 1747
Johann Christian von Mannlich (1741 - 1822)
Johann Christian von Mannlich
1741 - 1822
George Michael Moser (1706 - 1783)
George Michael Moser
1706 - 1783
François-Guillaume Ménageot (1744 - 1816)
François-Guillaume Ménageot
1744 - 1816
Anne Vallayer-Coster (1744 - 1818)
Anne Vallayer-Coster
1744 - 1818
Alexander Friedrich Werner (1827 - 1908)
Alexander Friedrich Werner
1827 - 1908
Gérard Audran (1640 - 1703)
Gérard Audran
1640 - 1703
Pietro Antonio Rotari (1707 - 1762)
Pietro Antonio Rotari
1707 - 1762
Ozias Humphry (1742 - 1810)
Ozias Humphry
1742 - 1810
Jean Honore Fragonard (1732 - 1806)
Jean Honore Fragonard
1732 - 1806