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Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski (Russian: Аполлинарий Гиляриевич Горавский) was a Belarusian-born Polish painter, acclaimed for his significant contributions to 19th-century European art, particularly during his time in St. Petersburg. Born on January 23, 1833, Horawski's artistic journey began in his youth, showing a keen interest in drawing and painting over military disciplines while at the Brest-Litovsk Cadet Corps. This passion led him to the Imperial Academy of Arts, where he studied under notable instructors and eventually graduated with a gold medal.
Horawski is celebrated for his masterful landscapes and portraiture, which vividly captured the essence of Eastern European rural life. His works often depict serene natural settings and the daily lives of the local people, earning him a place in prestigious collections, including the Belarusian National Arts Museum and the State Tretyakov Gallery. Some of his notable works include "Evening in Minsk" and "Portrait of a Young Woman in a White Dress."
The artist's legacy continues to influence art collections and is frequently featured at international auctions, where his pieces are highly valued for their historical and artistic significance. Collectors and art enthusiasts interested in Horawski's work can explore his paintings and their impact on 19th-century art at major auctions and exhibitions globally.
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Robert Efimovich Landarsky (Russian: Роберт Ефимович Ландарский) is a contemporary Belarusian artist. He is known as a painter working in easel painting in the genre of landscape and figurative painting.
Robert Landarsky is the author of many works with views of picturesque corners of Belarus, as well as paintings on the theme of rural life, which the artist, who grew up in the countryside, knows well. The master of many works devoted to the heroism of people during the war, his brush also belongs to a triptych dedicated to the tragedy of Chernobyl. In the paintings of the artist dominate bright colors, noticeable influence on his work of the Impressionists.