Pavel Osipovich Kovalevsky (1843 - 1903)

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Pavel Osipovich Kovalevsky

Pavel Osipovich Kovalevsky (Russian: Павел Осипович Ковалевский) was a Russian painter renowned for his battle scenes and genre paintings. Born in Kazan in 1843, Kovalevsky studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg under the mentorship of B.P. Villevalde. His early work earned him multiple accolades, including gold medals for significant paintings such as "Persecution of Turkish Foragers by Cossacks" and "First Day of the Battle of Leipzig in 1813".

Kovalevsky’s artistic journey took him across Europe as an academic scholar, visiting cities like Munich, Vienna, Rome, and Paris. His experiences and observations during these travels significantly influenced his work. During the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878, he served as a war artist attached to the Russian Army, documenting the campaign under Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich. His notable works from this period include "The Staff of the 12th Battalion in Bulgaria" and "Captured Turks," which are housed in the State Russian Museum​​.

In addition to his battlefield illustrations, Kovalevsky contributed to the education of future artists by leading the workshop for military painting at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts from 1897 until his death in 1903. His legacy includes numerous works depicting historical and military scenes, which continue to be celebrated for their detailed representation and historical accuracy​.

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Date and place of birt:4 august 1843, Kazan, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:4 march 1903, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Animalist, Batalist, Educator, Genre painter, Graphic artist, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Society of Russian Watercolorists
Genre:Animalistic, Genre art, Military art, Story-themed picture, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Academism, Realism

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Yevgeny Pavlovich Melnikov (1928 - 2010)
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Leon Shulman Gaspard (1882 - 1964)
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Giovanni Francesco Rustici (1474 - 1554)
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Anna von Wahl (1861 - 1938)
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Josef Alois Kerschensteiner (1864 - 1936)
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Nikolay Vasilevich Dosekin (1863 - 1935)
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Vasily Maksimovich Maksimov (1844 - 1911)
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Lajos Kolozsváry (1871 - 1937)
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Pietro Annigoni (1910 - 1988)
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Sydney Long (1871 - 1955)
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Max Stern (1872 - 1943)
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Gerhard August Schneider (1842 - 1873)
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Gustav Süs (1823 - 1881)
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Victor Gabriel Gilbert (1847 - 1933)
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Ettore Roesler Franz (1845 - 1907)
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Anton Seitz (1829 - 1900)
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Jordanus Hoorn (1753 - 1833)
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