Yermolai Ivanovich Esakov (1790 - 1840)
Yermolai Ivanovich Esakov
Yermolai Ivanovich Esakov (Russian: Ермолай Иванович Есаков) was a Russian painter, renowned for his landscape and battle scenes. Born in 1790, Esakov studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts under M. M. Ivanov and graduated in 1809. He gained recognition for his painting "Waterfall in a Mountainous Area," which earned him a gold medal and a position as a pensioner at the Academy.
Esakov worked as a domestic artist for the Stroganov family from 1810 to 1824. During this period, he accompanied Count P. A. Stroganov to Moldova during the Russo-Turkish War, where he painted "Russian Camp near Silistra." This work earned him the title of Academician at the Imperial Academy of Arts.
Esakov's paintings are characterized by their detailed representation of nature and historical events, showcasing his skill in capturing both the serene and the dramatic. His works are housed in various Russian museums, continuing to attract art lovers and collectors.
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| Date and place of birt: | 1790, Russian Empire |
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| Date and place of death: | 1840, Russian Empire |
| Nationality: | Russia, Russian Empire |
| Period of activity: | XIX century |
| Specialization: | Batalist, Educator, Graphic artist, Landscape painter, Painter |
| Art school / group: | Russian school |
| Genre: | Cityscape, Landscape painting, Military art, Rural landscape |
| Art style: | Neoclassicism, Rococo, Romanticism |
