Maksutov, Vasily Nikolaevich

Prince of origin and retired staff captain of the guard. Freelance student of the Imperial Academy of Arts . A good acquaintance with military life, knowledge of military affairs and further brought the artist success in battle themes. During his studies, he received awards from the Academy of Arts: a small silver medal (1850) for the paintings “Camp in the field with military figures” and “Lancers in the parking lot” , a large silver medal (1851) for the work “Soldier on the Campaign” , a small gold medal (1852) ) for the work “Death of Major General Sleptsov” , and finally a large gold medal and the title of a class artist (1853) for the battle canvas “Attack of the Muslim Regiment in the Battle of Debrecin” . ^[one]

In 1855, Vasily Nikolayevich went on a postponed retirement trip abroad. The creative line of the painter was determined for all subsequent years.

The State Russian Museum stores the landscape of Maksutov “On arable land” (1882), as well as the work “Workshop of the artist VN Maksutov” (1858) with A. F. Chernyshev and A. P. Bogolyubov . In the State Museum of A. S. Pushkin is his work "Interior of the Cabinet" (1847). ^[2]

• S. N. Kondakov. Anniversary Directory of the Imperial Academy of Arts. 1764-1914 . - St. Petersburg: Partnership R. Golike and A. Vilborg, 1915. - T. 2 (Biographical part). - S. 121 .-- 459 p.

• Maksutov Vasily Nikolaevich (1826-1886)
• Maksutov Vasily Nikolaevich (1826-1886)