Nikolay Tikhobrazov
Nikolai Tikhobrazov (1818–1874) was a Russian painter, known primarily for his history paintings and genre scenes. He studied at the Academy in St. Petersburg under Karl Bryullov, gaining the title of Academician in his own right in 1852. • Illustration — Nikolai Tikhobrazov with his wife and son Alexander (1847)
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Nikolay Tikhobrazov
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- Born
- 23 March 1818
- Birthplace
- Novgorod Governorate
- Died
- 14 December 1874
- Place of death
- Saint Petersburg
- Education
- Member Professor
- Awards
- Medal
- Field
- Painting
- Nationality
- Russian Empire
- Occupation
- painter
- Honours
- Order of Saint Stanislaus and 3rd class · Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts
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Nikolai Tikhobrazov (1818–1874) was a Russian painter, known primarily for his history paintings and genre scenes. He studied at the Academy in St. Petersburg under Karl Bryullov, gaining the title of Academician in his own right in 1852. • Illustration — Nikolai Tikhobrazov with his wife and son Alexander (1847)
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Nikolay Tikhobrazov (1818–1874) was a Russian painter. Born in Tikhvinsky Uyezd, the painter died in Saint Petersburg.
Nikolay Tikhobrazov studied at Imperial Academy of Arts. The painter was active in painting.
Genres include history. Works by Nikolay Tikhobrazov are held at Hermitage Museum. The painter received Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class.
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Biography
Biography
Nikolay Tikhobrazov studied at Imperial Academy of Arts. The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history. Work by Nikolay Tikhobrazov is recorded in the collections of Hermitage Museum. Distinctions recorded are Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class and Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts.
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• Born — 23 March 1818 • Birthplace — Novgorod Governorate • Died — 14 December 1874 • Place of death — Saint Petersburg • Education — Member Professor • Alma Mater — Alumni • Awards — Medal • Field — Painting
Biography
Biography
He received his art education by attending classes at the Imperial Academy of Arts starting from 1835. He was a disciple of Karl Bryullov. During his studies, he earned a small silver medal in 1840, two small silver medals in 1841, and a small gold medal in 1843. He graduated in 1845, receiving a large gold medal for his work Christ Expels the Merchants from the Temple. After completing his studies, he embarked on a trip abroad, eventually settling in Rome in 1847. He returned to Russia in 1849 and took up residence in St. Petersburg, where he focused on his creative pursuits and teaching drawing. In 1852, he was awarded the title of academician for his painting Woman in Albanian Costume Sitting at the Sewing Work. In addition to painting pictures, he also engaged in monumental painting, creating works such as iconostases, wall panels, and decorative paintings for interiors. He achieved the title of Professor within the Academy of Arts in 1859. During the 1860s, Tikhobazov established and operated a photographic workshop in St. Petersburg. He died on December 14 (26), 1874, in Petersburg and was laid to rest in the Novodevichy Cemetery. His artworks can be found in the Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin State Museum.
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Nikolay Tikhobrazov is recorded as having received Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class and Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts. Recognition and collections. Tikhobrazov received Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class and Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts.
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1818
Nikolay Tikhobrazov born at Tikhvinsky Uyezd.
1874
Nikolay Tikhobrazov died at Saint Petersburg.
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Tikhvinsky Uyezd.
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Saint Petersburg.
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• Illustration — The interior of the estate Lopukhins (1844) • Illustration — Interior in Petersburg (1844)
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* • Russian Portrait [sic] of the 18th and 19th century (exhibition catalog). Moscow, 1976.
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