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

Leonid L'vovich Berlin (1925 - 2001)
Leonid L'vovich Berlin
1925 - 2001
Pyotr Mitrofanovich Shukhmin (1894 - 1955)
Pyotr Mitrofanovich Shukhmin
1894 - 1955
Michail Grobman (1939)
Michail Grobman
1939
Fyodor Antonovich Bruni (1799 - 1875)
Fyodor Antonovich Bruni
1799 - 1875
Boris Evseevich Kaplyansky (1903 - 1984)
Boris Evseevich Kaplyansky
1903 - 1984
Lev Smaragdovitch Tchistovsky (1902 - 1969)
Lev Smaragdovitch Tchistovsky
1902 - 1969
Ivan Ivanovich Terebenev (1780 - 1815)
Ivan Ivanovich Terebenev
1780 - 1815
Karl Pavlovich Bryullov (1799 - 1852)
Karl Pavlovich Bryullov
1799 - 1852
Anna Maria Wirth (1846 - 1922)
Anna Maria Wirth
1846 - 1922
Louis Caravaque (1684 - 1754)
Louis Caravaque
1684 - 1754
Petr Ivanovich Neradovsky (1875 - 1962)
Petr Ivanovich Neradovsky
1875 - 1962
Mario Botta (1943)
Mario Botta
1943
Leonid Petrovich Tikhomirov (1926 - 2016)
Leonid Petrovich Tikhomirov
1926 - 2016
Taisia Kirillovna Afonina (1913 - 1994)
Taisia Kirillovna Afonina
1913 - 1994
Leonid Gershovich Krivitsky (1932 - 2015)
Leonid Gershovich Krivitsky
1932 - 2015
Olga Mikhailovna Bernatsky (1899 - 1971)
Olga Mikhailovna Bernatsky
1899 - 1971

Creators Neoclassicism

Pat Wilson (1868 - 1928)
Pat Wilson
1868 - 1928
Jules-Eugène Lenepveu (1819 - 1898)
Jules-Eugène Lenepveu
1819 - 1898
Ludwig Hans Fischer (1848 - 1915)
Ludwig Hans Fischer
1848 - 1915
Vincenzo Marinelli (1820 - 1892)
Vincenzo Marinelli
1820 - 1892
Richard Brompton (1734 - 1783)
Richard Brompton
1734 - 1783
Joseph Kreutzinger (1757 - 1829)
Joseph Kreutzinger
1757 - 1829
Gilles-Lambert Godecharle (1750 - 1835)
Gilles-Lambert Godecharle
1750 - 1835
Anselm Feuerbach (1829 - 1880)
Anselm Feuerbach
1829 - 1880
Charles Brockden Brown (1771 - 1810)
Charles Brockden Brown
1771 - 1810
Carl Joseph Begas (1794 - 1854)
Carl Joseph Begas
1794 - 1854
Francis Hayman (1708 - 1776)
Francis Hayman
1708 - 1776
Georges Jacob (1739 - 1814)
Georges Jacob
1739 - 1814
Alessandro Sanquirico (1777 - 1849)
Alessandro Sanquirico
1777 - 1849
Luigi Sabatelli (1772 - 1850)
Luigi Sabatelli
1772 - 1850
Karl Wilhelm Gentz (1822 - 1890)
Karl Wilhelm Gentz
1822 - 1890
Andreas Joseph Chandelle (1743 - 1820)
Andreas Joseph Chandelle
1743 - 1820
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