Nikolay Gustavovich Shilder (1828 - 1898)
Nikolay Gustavovich Shilder
Nikolay Gustavovich Schilder (Russian: Николай Густавович Шильдер) was a Russian painter known for his genre and battle scenes. Born in 1828 in Kharkiv, Schilder became an influential figure in Russian art. He studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts and was influenced by the works of Pavel Fedotov, which led him to focus on genre painting.
Schilder's notable works include "The Temptation" (1857), "Family Happiness" (1858), and "The Repayment of Creditors" (1861), the latter earning him the title of academician. His detailed and emotive portrayal of everyday life and historical events made his works highly regarded in art circles.
Several of his paintings, including portraits of prominent figures such as Alexander III and Maria Feodorovna, are displayed in museums like the State Russian Museum and the Orsay Museum in Paris.
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| Date and place of birt: | 24 march 1828, Kharkiv, Russian Empire |
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| Date and place of death: | 25 march 1898, Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), Russian Empire |
| Nationality: | Russia, Ukraine, Russian Empire |
| Period of activity: | XIX century |
| Specialization: | Genre painter, Graphic artist, Icon painter, Painter, Portraitist |
| Genre: | Genre art, Parade portrait, Story-themed picture, Portrait, Religious genre |
| Art style: | Academism, Realism |
