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

Simon Segal (1898 - 1969)
Simon Segal
1898 - 1969
Nikolai Benois (1901 - 1988)
Nikolai Benois
1901 - 1988
Sergey Nikolaevich Prisekin (1958 - 2015)
Sergey Nikolaevich Prisekin
1958 - 2015
Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov (1881 - 1964)
Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov
1881 - 1964
Leonid L'vovich Berlin (1925 - 2001)
Leonid L'vovich Berlin
1925 - 2001
Yakov Andreevich Golubev (1913 - 1973)
Yakov Andreevich Golubev
1913 - 1973
David Davidovich Burliuk (1882 - 1967)
David Davidovich Burliuk
1882 - 1967
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Issaev (1891 - 1977)
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Issaev
1891 - 1977
Georges Lapchine (1885 - 1950)
Georges Lapchine
1885 - 1950
Antoine-Jacques-Jean-Dominique (Yakov Ivanovich) Rachette (1744 - 1809)
Antoine-Jacques-Jean-Dominique (Yakov Ivanovich) Rachette
1744 - 1809
Eduard Stepanovich Kochergin (1937)
Eduard Stepanovich Kochergin
1937
Nikanor Grigor'evich Chernetsov (1804 - 1865)
Nikanor Grigor'evich Chernetsov
1804 - 1865
Georgy Bogdanovich Yakulov (1884 - 1928)
Georgy Bogdanovich Yakulov
1884 - 1928
Victor Grigorievich Tsyplakov (1915 - 1986)
Victor Grigorievich Tsyplakov
1915 - 1986
Alexei Nikolaevich Borisov (1889 - 1937)
Alexei Nikolaevich Borisov
1889 - 1937
Ilya Kabakov (1933 - 2023)
Ilya Kabakov
1933 - 2023

Creators Rococo

Pieter Angellis (1685 - 1734)
Pieter Angellis
1685 - 1734
Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner (1702 - 1761)
Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner
1702 - 1761
Johann Georg Edlinger (1741 - 1819)
Johann Georg Edlinger
1741 - 1819
Pietro Longhi (1701 - 1785)
Pietro Longhi
1701 - 1785
François Octavien (1682 - 1740)
François Octavien
1682 - 1740
Jean-Baptiste Oudry (1686 - 1755)
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
1686 - 1755
Lorenzo de Ferrari (1680 - 1744)
Lorenzo de Ferrari
1680 - 1744
Piat Joseph Sauvage (1744 - 1818)
Piat Joseph Sauvage
1744 - 1818
Joseph-Siffred Duplessis (1725 - 1802)
Joseph-Siffred Duplessis
1725 - 1802
Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov (1736 - 1808)
Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov
1736 - 1808
Jacob van Schuppen (1670 - 1751)
Jacob van Schuppen
1670 - 1751
Jacob de Wit (1695 - 1754)
Jacob de Wit
1695 - 1754
Henri Baron (1816 - 1885)
Henri Baron
1816 - 1885
Marcantonio Franceschini (1648 - 1729)
Marcantonio Franceschini
1648 - 1729
Peter Francis Bourgeois (1753 - 1811)
Peter Francis Bourgeois
1753 - 1811
Jacques-André-Joseph Aved (1702 - 1766)
Jacques-André-Joseph Aved
1702 - 1766