Stepan Semyonovich Shchukin (1754 - 1828)

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Stepan Semyonovich Shchukin

Stepan Semyonovich Shchukin (Russian: Степан Семёнович Щукин) was a distinguished Russian painter, celebrated for his refined portrait and watercolor artworks. Born in Moscow in 1754, Shchukin's artistic journey began under adverse circumstances, orphaned and admitted to the Orphan House in Moscow where he initially received his education​.

Shchukin’s talent led him to the Imperial Academy of Arts, under the guidance of Dmitry Levitzky, one of the era's most esteemed Russian painters. His academic and artistic prowess earned him a scholarship to study further in Paris at the prestigious Académie de Peinture et de Sculpture, where he honed his skills with masters like Alexandre Roslin​​. Returning to Russia, Shchukin left a significant mark on the Russian art scene as a teacher at the Imperial Academy, influencing the next generation of artists including notable names like Alexander Varnek and Vasily Tropinin​.

Among his notable works, Shchukin's portraits of eminent personalities like Emperor Paul I stand out. These portraits are not only masterpieces of art but also vital historical documents that capture the essence of an era​​. Shchukin's contributions to Russian art were profound, as he was integral in nurturing and shaping the aesthetic values of his time.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Shchukin's works represent a pivotal chapter in the evolution of Russian portraiture. His paintings, many of which are housed in prestigious galleries like the Russian Museum, continue to be studied and revered for their artistic and historical significance.

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Date and place of birt:1754, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:10 october 1828, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Russian school
Genre:Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:Russian classicism, Classicism

Creators Russia

Leonid Mikhaylovich Baranov (1943)
Leonid Mikhaylovich Baranov
1943
Grigory Mikhailovich Bobrovsky (1873 - 1942)
Grigory Mikhailovich Bobrovsky
1873 - 1942
Maria Leonidovna Rudnitskaya (1916 - 1983)
Maria Leonidovna Rudnitskaya
1916 - 1983
Alexander Georgievich Zakovryashin (1899 - 1945)
Alexander Georgievich Zakovryashin
1899 - 1945
Nikolay Nikanorovich Dubovskoy (1859 - 1918)
Nikolay Nikanorovich Dubovskoy
1859 - 1918
Vladimir Vasilyevich Lebedev (1891 - 1967)
Vladimir Vasilyevich Lebedev
1891 - 1967
Olga Afanasevna Glebova-Sudeykina (1885 - 1945)
Olga Afanasevna Glebova-Sudeykina
1885 - 1945
Andrey Valerianovich Marts (1924 - 2002)
Andrey Valerianovich Marts
1924 - 2002
Riurik Ivnev (1891 - 1981)
Riurik Ivnev
1891 - 1981
Otto Friedrich Theodor von Möller (1812 - 1874)
Otto Friedrich Theodor von Möller
1812 - 1874
Ekaterina Evgen'evna Grigor'eva (1928 - 2010)
Ekaterina Evgen'evna Grigor'eva
1928 - 2010
Lydia Nikandrovna Verkhovskaya (1882 - 1919)
Lydia Nikandrovna Verkhovskaya
1882 - 1919
Georgy Alexandrovich Pesis (1929 - 1980)
Georgy Alexandrovich Pesis
1929 - 1980
Sergei Antonovich Podgayevsky (1889 - 1923)
Sergei Antonovich Podgayevsky
1889 - 1923
Mikhail Vsevolodovich Ivanov (1927 - 2000)
Mikhail Vsevolodovich Ivanov
1927 - 2000
Nikolai Nikolaevich Baskakov (1918 - 1993)
Nikolai Nikolaevich Baskakov
1918 - 1993

Creators Classicism

Christian Friedrich Deiker (1792 - 1843)
Christian Friedrich Deiker
1792 - 1843
 Pyotr Ivanovich Sokolov (1753 - 1791)
Pyotr Ivanovich Sokolov
1753 - 1791
Albert von Escher (1833 - 1905)
Albert von Escher
1833 - 1905
André-Joseph Allar (1845 - 1926)
André-Joseph Allar
1845 - 1926
Richard van Orley (1663 - 1732)
Richard van Orley
1663 - 1732
Pieter Fransz. de Grebber (1600 - 1652)
Pieter Fransz. de Grebber
1600 - 1652
Johann Carl Schleich I (1759 - 1842)
Johann Carl Schleich I
1759 - 1842
Edme Bouchardon (1698 - 1762)
Edme Bouchardon
1698 - 1762
Jean-François-Théodore Gechter (1795 - 1844)
Jean-François-Théodore Gechter
1795 - 1844
Theodor Franz Zimmermann (1808 - 1880)
Theodor Franz Zimmermann
1808 - 1880
Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736 - 1783)
Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
1736 - 1783
 Domenichino (1581 - 1641)
Domenichino
1581 - 1641
Carl Friedrich Heinzmann (1795 - 1846)
Carl Friedrich Heinzmann
1795 - 1846
Jean-Daniel Huber (1754 - 1845)
Jean-Daniel Huber
1754 - 1845
Albert Korneck (1813 - 1905)
Albert Korneck
1813 - 1905
Alphonse Balat (1818 - 1895)
Alphonse Balat
1818 - 1895