Ivan Martos

Ivan Martos (1754–1835) was a Russian sculptor, artist and art educator.

Also recorded as Ivan Petrowitsch Martoss; Ivan Petrovich Martos; Ivan Petrovitš Martos; I. Martos; I. P. Martos.

Ivan Martos in brief

Born
1754
Died
1835
Known for
sculptor, artist, art educator and university teacher
Place of birth
Ichnia
Contents

Overview

Born at Ichnia in 1754, died at Saint Petersburg in 1835.

In detail

Ivan Martos studied at Imperial Academy of Arts. Samuil Galberg is recorded as having studied under Ivan Martos. the recorded working language is Russian.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Saint Petersburg and Rome. Employment is recorded with Imperial Academy of Arts.

Works named in the authority record are Alexander I Statue in Taganrog, Monument to Lomonosov in Arkhangelsk, Monument to Minin and Pozharsky and Statue of the Duc de Richelieu in Odesa.

Work by Ivan Martos is recorded in the collections of State Historical Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ivan Martos”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1335371: Ivan Martos

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