Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets (1816 - 1846)

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Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets

Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets (Russian: Пётр Захарович Захаров-Чеченец), a Russian painter of Chechen origin, was a notable artistic figure in the 19th century. Born in 1816, he was adopted by Major-General Pyotr Yermolov and showed early talent in painting, which led him to the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg. Despite facing significant obstacles, including racial discrimination that barred him from receiving a scholarship to study in Italy, Zakharov excelled at the Academy and graduated in 1835 with a diploma of Free Artist​.

Zakharov became a prominent portraitist, attracting the patronage of significant figures, including the favorite daughter of Nicholas I, Grand Duchess Maria Nikolayevna. His works, known for their expression and depth, include notable portraits such as that of Aleksey Petrovich Yermolov in 1842, which earned him membership in the Academy of Arts​​. His pieces were highly regarded and are held in prestigious collections, including the Tretyakov Gallery and the Russian Museum​​.

Tragically, Zakharov's life was cut short by tuberculosis, passing away in 1846 shortly after his marriage. His legacy, however, continues to be celebrated, with his art significantly featured in collections and studies concerning Russian artists of his era. His work not only highlights his artistic skill but also serves as a testament to his resilience against the societal challenges of his time​.

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Date and place of birt:18 september 1816, Гудермес, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:15 september 1846, Moscow, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Genre painter, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Russian school
Genre:Chamber portrait, Genre art, Genre Portrait, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:Romanticism

Creators Russia

Yuri Konstantinovich Korolyov (1929 - 1992)
Yuri Konstantinovich Korolyov
1929 - 1992
Vladimir Davidovich Baranov-Rossiné (1888 - 1944)
Vladimir Davidovich Baranov-Rossiné
1888 - 1944
Mikhail Ivanovich Avilov (1882 - 1954)
Mikhail Ivanovich Avilov
1882 - 1954
Georges Pogedaieff (1894 - 1971)
Georges Pogedaieff
1894 - 1971
Ilya Sergeyevich Glazunov (1930 - 2017)
Ilya Sergeyevich Glazunov
1930 - 2017
Georg Christoph Grooth (1716 - 1749)
Georg Christoph Grooth
1716 - 1749
Marc Sterling (1895 - 1976)
Marc Sterling
1895 - 1976
Shavkat Fazylovich Abdusalamov (1936)
Shavkat Fazylovich Abdusalamov
1936
Aleksandr Ivanovich Morozov (1902 - 1997)
Aleksandr Ivanovich Morozov
1902 - 1997
Arkady Alexandrovich Rylov (1870 - 1939)
Arkady Alexandrovich Rylov
1870 - 1939
Fedot Vasil'evich Sychkov (1870 - 1958)
Fedot Vasil'evich Sychkov
1870 - 1958
Aminadav Moiseyevich Kanevsky (1898 - 1976)
Aminadav Moiseyevich Kanevsky
1898 - 1976
Georgy Moiseevich Moroz (1937 - 2015)
Georgy Moiseevich Moroz
1937 - 2015
Aleksandr Davidovich Drevin (1889 - 1938)
Aleksandr Davidovich Drevin
1889 - 1938
Rashit Garifovich Maksyutov (1925 - 1997)
Rashit Garifovich Maksyutov
1925 - 1997
Pavel Andreyevich Fedotov (1815 - 1852)
Pavel Andreyevich Fedotov
1815 - 1852

Creators Romanticism

Charles Van Zeller (1811 - 1837)
Charles Van Zeller
1811 - 1837
Vasily Alekseyevich Serebryakov (1810 - 1886)
Vasily Alekseyevich Serebryakov
1810 - 1886
Fritz Wolff (1831 - 1895)
Fritz Wolff
1831 - 1895
Hubertus (Huib) van Hove (1814 - 1865)
Hubertus (Huib) van Hove
1814 - 1865
Edmond van Coppenolle (1846 - 1915)
Edmond van Coppenolle
1846 - 1915
François-Louis Lanfant de Metz (1814 - 1892)
François-Louis Lanfant de Metz
1814 - 1892
Tranquillo Cremona (1837 - 1878)
Tranquillo Cremona
1837 - 1878
William Bell Scott (1811 - 1890)
William Bell Scott
1811 - 1890
Charles Subr (1821 - 1895)
Charles Subr
1821 - 1895
Emma Pastor Normann (1871 - 1954)
Emma Pastor Normann
1871 - 1954
David Roberts (1796 - 1864)
David Roberts
1796 - 1864
Francesco Fidanza (1747 - 1819)
Francesco Fidanza
1747 - 1819
Thomas Sidney Cooper (1803 - 1902)
Thomas Sidney Cooper
1803 - 1902
Yermolai Ivanovich Esakov (1790 - 1840)
Yermolai Ivanovich Esakov
1790 - 1840
Peter Conrad Schreiber (1816 - 1894)
Peter Conrad Schreiber
1816 - 1894
Carl Nebel (1805 - 1855)
Carl Nebel
1805 - 1855