Lydia Nikandrovna Verkhovskaya (1882 - 1919)

Lydia Nikandrovna Verkhovskaya

Lydia Nikandrovna Verkhovskaya (Russian: Лидия Никандровна Верховская) was a Russian painter born in Smolensk on October 11, 1882, and she passed away in 1919 in Petrograd. She is known for her studies in St. Petersburg at the Drawing School of the Society for the Encouragement of Artists under J. F. Tsionglinsky. Verkhovskaya was a member of notable art groups such as the New Society of Artists, the Moscow Society of Artists, and the World of Art group, contributing significantly to the Russian art scene of her time. Her works, characterized by subtle lyrical landscapes and portraits, were exhibited in prominent exhibitions and are part of collections in several museums including the State Russian Museum, Perm State Art Gallery, and Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts​.

Her notable works include "Room in the Bobrovka" (1907), "Alley," "Portrait of L. N. To." (1910), "Autumn," "The Outskirts of St. Petersburg" (1913), "Park in the Snow," "River Bobroviecka" (1915), and "Fedorov Hills Novgorod Province" (1918). Additionally, Verkhovskaya's "Segovia" (watercolor, 1914), "Spanish Patio Toledo," and "Landscape, France" (pastel) demonstrate her skill in capturing the essence of diverse landscapes. Her works can also be found in the Perm Art Gallery and the Sverdlovsk Art Gallery, showcasing her broad appeal and the high regard in which she is held in the art world.

For collectors, experts in art and antiques, Lydia Nikandrovna Verkhovskaya's work represents a fascinating intersection of Russian cultural history and the evolution of landscape and portrait painting in the early 20th century. Her contributions to children's book illustrations, including "Green a collection of poems and prose" (1905) and "The Folk Tale by P. S. Solovyova" (1915), highlight her versatility and creative talent beyond traditional canvas work​​.

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