Mikhail Matveevich Ivanov (1748 - 1828)
Mikhail Matveevich Ivanov
Mikhail Matveevich Ivanov (Russian: Михаил Матвеевич Иванов) was a Russian painter and watercolorist, born in 1748 in St. Petersburg. He is recognized for his landscape and battle scene paintings. Ivanov's early training was at the Imperial Academy of Arts, where he studied under Ivan Groot and later, Jean-Baptiste Le Prince in Paris. His works often depicted detailed landscapes and significant historical events.
Ivanov earned acclaim for his watercolors and drawings, many of which are housed in the State Russian Museum and the Hermitage Museum. Notable works include "View of Three Churches Against the Backdrop of Mount Ararat" and "Russian Fleet in the Bosphorus Strait".
Collectors and art enthusiasts highly regard Ivanov's contribution to Russian art, particularly his ability to capture the essence of the landscapes and historical moments of his time. To stay updated on new works and auction events related to Mikhail Matveevich Ivanov, sign up for our updates.
| Date and place of birt: | 1748, Veliky Novgorod, Russian Empire |
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| Date and place of death: | 28 august 1828, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Nationality: | Italy, Russia, France, Russian Empire |
| Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
| Specialization: | Artist, Batalist, Educator, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
| Art school / group: | Russian school |
| Genre: | Genre art, Military art, Story-themed picture, Landscape painting, Portrait |
| Art style: | Russian classicism, Neoclassicism |
