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Otto Grashof was a German painter of the mid-nineteenth century. He is known as a draftsman, engraver, and portrait painter. He also did historical painting, battle-painting, animal studies, and landscape art. Grashof is considered one of the founders of Chilean painting.
Grashof went to St. Petersburg in 1838, where he carried out portrait commissions for the aristocracy, and some of his works ended up in the collection of Emperor Nicholas I. Later he visited Chile as well as Brazil. He held the titles of "painter to the Russian emperor and Brazilian court painter."
Aleksei Alekseevich Kharlamov (russian: Алексей Алексеевич Харламов) was a Russian portrait painter, academician of the Imperial Academy of Arts.
Aleksei was born into a serf's family, which after ten years gained freedom and moved to St. Petersburg. In 1854, the talented boy entered the Imperial Academy of Arts and during the years of study received all the existing academic awards. As an encouragement, the academy sent him to Paris, on the way he visited museums in Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain, Italy and Spain, Holland and Belgium. For several years Kharlamov lived in Paris, sending his works for exhibitions in Russia, and in France his touching portraits of girls were a great success.
Since 1872 Kharlamov is a member of the Association of Traveling Art Exhibitions, from 1874 - academician of the Imperial Academy of Arts. In the same year, the artist met Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, who predicted a great future for Kharlamov. It was thanks to Turgenev that the artist literally in a year made a brilliant career in Paris. In the fall of 1875, Kharlamov returned to Russia, but a year later he left again for Paris, already forever. His studio in Paris quickly enough turned into a fashionable art atelier. Kharlamov was one of the founders of the Society of Mutual Assistance and Charity of Russian artists in Paris (Society of Russian artists named after I.S. Turgenev, 1877) and later its chairman.
In addition to charming female heads, Aleksei Kharlamov is famous for his paintings "The Return of the Prodigal Son" (1868), "Grandmother and Granddaughter" (1869), "Mordovian Girl" (1872), "Poor Musician" (1875), "Portrait of the writer I.S. Turgenev" (1875), "Portrait of E.A. Tretyakova" (1875), "Gypsy" (1876), "Portrait of Mrs. Viardot" (1878) and others. (1878) and others.
Sergey Yurievich Sudeikin (Russian: Сергей Юрьевич Судейкин), also known as Serge Soudeikine, was a Russian artist and set-designer renowned for his vivid contributions to the world of art and theater. Born on March 19, 1882, in Smolensk, Russia, and passing away on August 12, 1946, in Nyack, New York, Sudeikin's career was a testament to his versatile talent and innovative vision. He was closely associated with prestigious institutions such as the Ballets Russes and the Metropolitan Opera, showcasing his unique ability to blend artistic and theatrical design.
Sudeikin's journey in the arts began at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, where he was notably banned for his bold, "obscene drawings". This rebellious start led him to join the Mir Iskusstva (World of Art) movement, solidifying his place among Russia's avant-garde artists. His circle included significant figures like poet Mikhail Kuzmin and impresario Serge Diaghilev, highlighting his integral role in Russia's cultural scene before emigrating to the West.
Among Sudeikin's notable works are his set and costume designs for Diaghilev's production of "La tragédie de Salomé" and his collaboration on "The Rite of Spring". After moving to the United States, he continued to leave his mark on the theater world, with works like the set design for the original Broadway production of "Porgy and Bess". Sudeikin's style is recognized for its theatricality, vivid color use, and often incorporated themes of irony and tragedy, deeply influencing the visual arts and theater design of the 20th century.
His artwork, including famous pieces like "Carousel", "Venetian masquerade", and "Portrait of Nina Shik", can be found in galleries and private collections worldwide, highlighting his enduring appeal. Despite facing challenges in gaining widespread recognition during his lifetime, Sudeikin's contributions to art and theater have solidified his legacy as a pioneering artist and designer.
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