Pyotr Vasilievich Basin (1793 - 1877)
Pyotr Vasilievich Basin
Pyotr Vasilievich Basin (Russian: Пётр Васильевич Басин) was a Russian painter, born in 1793 and passed away in 1877, renowned for his large-scale religious, historical, and portrait artworks. A distinguished member of the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg, Basin's career was marked by a significant period in Rome, where he studied under a fellowship and produced nearly a hundred paintings.
Basin's artistic legacy includes notable works such as the allegorical figures for the Winter Palace and several religious scenes for the Saint Isaac's Cathedral and Kazan Cathedral. His contributions extend to teaching roles at the Imperial Academy, where he influenced future generations until his retirement due to a progressive eye disease.
Basin's works are prominently displayed in the Russian Museum among other locations, serving as a testament to his skill and dedication to the arts. For collectors and enthusiasts looking to explore more about Basin's works or receive updates on sales and auctions featuring his art, signing up for specialized newsletters can provide timely and exclusive information.
| Date and place of birt: | 25 june 1793, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire |
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| Date and place of death: | 28 july 1877, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Nationality: | Italy, Russia, Russian Empire |
| Period of activity: | XIX century |
| Specialization: | Artist, Decorator, Icon painter, Painter |
| Art school / group: | Russian school |
| Genre: | Chamber portrait, Genre art, History painting, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre, Secular portrait |
| Art style: | Russian classicism, Russian romanticism |
