Richard Bergholz (1865 - 1920)
Richard Bergholz
Richard Bergholz (Russian: Ричард Александрович Берггольц) was a Russian painter known for his remarkable landscape works. Born in 1865 in St. Petersburg, he studied at the Academy R. Julien in Paris and later in Düsseldorf and the Imperial Academy of Arts in Russia. Bergholz is celebrated for his lyrical landscapes, often depicting the changing seasons with a focus on light and atmosphere.
Bergholz's technique predominantly involved watercolor and ink, and his works were well-received in numerous exhibitions throughout Russia and Europe. He was a member and chairman of the Society of Russian Watercolors and one of the founders of the Society of Artists named after A. I. Kuindzhi.
Some of Bergholz's notable works, such as "Golden Autumn" and "A Beach at Low Tide," are housed in prestigious collections, including the State Tretyakov Gallery and the State Russian Museum.
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| Date and place of birt: | 23 september 1865, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire |
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| Date and place of death: | 25 may 1920, St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Nationality: | Russia, Russian Empire |
| Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
| Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Landscape painter, Painter |
| Art school / group: | Russian school, Society of Russian Watercolorists, Общество художников имени Куинджи, Санкт-петербургское общество художников, Товарищество художников |
| Genre: | Autumn landscape, Landscape painting, Landscapes with river, Spring landscape, Summer landscape, Winter landscape, Лирический пейзаж |
| Art style: | Realism, Поздний академизм |
