Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky (1839-1915) ✽ Russian painter

Thank you all for viewing and comments! ✽ All the best! Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky Russian, 1839-1915 The artist Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky was born in Moscow as the oldest son of the Russian painter Egor Ivanovich Makovsky. He was a highly esteemed and wealthy Russian painter who is considered one of the forerunners of Impressionism in Russia. In his historical paintings, Makovsky idealizes the Russian life of earlier centuries. In addition, he is often considered a representative of the so-called salon art. The Makovsky family had a great influence on the Russian art scene. His father Egor Ivanovich was the founder and director of the art school, which later became the famous Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky also became a person of respect for family, friends and patrons. Among the many acquaintances of the family were Karl Brüllow and Vasily Tropinin. Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky’s siblings as well as his equally fa