Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky (1757 - 1825)

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Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky

Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky (Russian: Влади́мир Луки́ч Боровико́вский), a distinguished Russian artist of Ukrainian Cossack origin, was renowned for his mastery in portrait painting and ecclesiastical art. Born in Mirgorod, now Myrhorod, Ukraine, in 1757, Borovikovsky lived in Ukraine until the age of 31 before moving to St. Petersburg. His journey into the art world began under unusual circumstances when Empress Catherine II was impressed by his allegorical paintings, leading him to relocate to Saint Petersburg and adopt the more aristocratic surname Borovikovsky​​​​.

Borovikovsky's work epitomizes the sentimentalism era, capturing the essence and inner beauty of his subjects with a unique sensitivity and elegance. His ability to convey the nuanced emotions and dignified personalities of his sitters through intimate and detailed portraiture earned him acclaim, particularly among the Russian imperial family and nobility. Throughout his career, he produced about 500 portraits, with 400 surviving today, including notable figures such as Catherine II, Paul I, and Alexander Kurakin, as well as the celebrated "Portrait of M.I. Lopukhina"​​​​.

In his later years, Borovikovsky's focus shifted towards religious painting, contributing significantly to the Kazan Cathedral and other ecclesiastical sites in St. Petersburg. Despite facing challenges, including court intrigues and a personal struggle with mental discord and alcohol, he left a lasting legacy through his art, which remains highly regarded for its depth, sincerity, and technical skill​​.

Collectors and experts in art and antiques cherish Borovikovsky's work for its historical significance and profound emotional resonance. His paintings, a fusion of classicist and sentimental styles, continue to inspire and captivate audiences, preserving the legacy of one of Russia's most gifted portraitists.

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Date and place of birt:4 august 1757, Myrhorod, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:18 april 1825, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Icon painter, Painter
Genre:History painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Neoclassicism, Orientalism, Rococo, Sentimentalism

Creators Russia

Lev Fedorovich Zhegin (1892 - 1969)
Lev Fedorovich Zhegin
1892 - 1969
Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov (1862 - 1942)
Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov
1862 - 1942
Karl Fedorovich Gun (1831 - 1877)
Karl Fedorovich Gun
1831 - 1877
Genghiz Gabdurakhmanovich Akhmarov (1912 - 1995)
Genghiz Gabdurakhmanovich Akhmarov
1912 - 1995
Alexander Nisonovich (Sasha) Okun (1949)
Alexander Nisonovich (Sasha) Okun
1949
Yuriy Podlyaskiy (1923 - 1987)
Yuriy Podlyaskiy
1923 - 1987
Georgy Nikolaevich Bibikov (1903 - 1976)
Georgy Nikolaevich Bibikov
1903 - 1976
Nicolas de Staël (1914 - 1955)
Nicolas de Staël
1914 - 1955
Lyubov Mikhailovna Maykova (1899 - 1998)
Lyubov Mikhailovna Maykova
1899 - 1998
Boris Yakovlevich Maluev (1929 - 1990)
Boris Yakovlevich Maluev
1929 - 1990
Zaven Petrosovich Arshakuni (1932 - 2012)
Zaven Petrosovich Arshakuni
1932 - 2012
Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov (1814 - 1841)
Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov
1814 - 1841
Sergey Konstantinovich Zaryanko (1818 - 1871)
Sergey Konstantinovich Zaryanko
1818 - 1871
Renato Guttuso (1911 - 1987)
Renato Guttuso
1911 - 1987
Natalya Vasil'evna Glebova (1951)
Natalya Vasil'evna Glebova
1951
Semion Aronovich Rotnitsky (1915 - 2004)
Semion Aronovich Rotnitsky
1915 - 2004

Creators Neoclassicism

Fernando Tirado (1862 - 1907)
Fernando Tirado
1862 - 1907
Bénigne Gagneraux (1756 - 1795)
Bénigne Gagneraux
1756 - 1795
Albert Gabriel Rigolot (1862 - 1932)
Albert Gabriel Rigolot
1862 - 1932
Jan II Kobell (1779 - 1814)
Jan II Kobell
1779 - 1814
William Gale (1823 - 1909)
William Gale
1823 - 1909
Louis Gauffier (1762 - 1801)
Louis Gauffier
1762 - 1801
Jozef Kosinsky (1753 - 1821)
Jozef Kosinsky
1753 - 1821
Constant Louche (1880 - 1965)
Constant Louche
1880 - 1965
Paolo Anesi (1697 - 1773)
Paolo Anesi
1697 - 1773
Johann Carl Schönheit (1730 - 1805)
Johann Carl Schönheit
1730 - 1805
Jean-Joseph Taillasson (1745 - 1809)
Jean-Joseph Taillasson
1745 - 1809
Vasily Vasilievich Vereshchagin (1842 - 1904)
Vasily Vasilievich Vereshchagin
1842 - 1904
Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov (1736 - 1808)
Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov
1736 - 1808
John Dollman (1851 - 1934)
John Dollman
1851 - 1934
Théobald Chartran (1849 - 1907)
Théobald Chartran
1849 - 1907
Samuel Relf (1776 - 1823)
Samuel Relf
1776 - 1823