Alexander Ivanov
1806–1858 · Russian · 30 artworks
RomanticismAcademicismDetailed figure studiesHistorical and biblical narrativesDramatic lightingPrecise anatomical renderingLandscape backgrounds
artist bio
Alexander Ivanov was a Russian painter who adhered to Romanticism and Academicism, best known for his monumental painting 'The Appearance of Christ Before the People.' His dedication to historical and religious subjects, combined with meticulous detail, made him a significant figure in 19th-century Russian art.
what you'll learn
Studying Ivanov's work allows students to explore the fusion of Romantic ideals with academic precision, focusing on detailed figure studies, historical narratives, and the use of light to convey emotional depth.
related: Karl Bryullov, Ilya Repin
30 artworks
Via Appia at Sunset
1845
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Via Appia
1845
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Priam Begging Achilles for Hector's Body
1824
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The multiplication of breads
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Christ in Gethsemane. The Angel.
1850
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A Tree Branch
1850
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Annunciation
1824
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Landscape in Albano
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Appearance of Christ to the People
1857
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Expulsion of merchants from the temple
1824
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A Head of a Young Man
1845
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Preaching of Christ on the Mount of Olives about the second coming
1840
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The Last Supper
1824
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Christ's sermon in the temple
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Joseph interpreting dreams to butler and baker, concluded with him in prison
1827
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Samuel anoints David to the kingdom
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Jesus and Nicodemus
1855
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Head of a Man
1840
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Nikolai Gogol
1847
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Water and stones under Palaccuolo
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Exit from the Last Supper
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Olive trees by the cemetery in Albano. New Moon.
1824
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A girl from Albano standing in the doorway
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The Mocking of Christ. From the biblical sketches.
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Monticelli, near Tivoli
1843
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Sketch of a Man
1845
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The foot of Vikovary on the road from Tivoli in Subiaco
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Olive trees
1825
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View of Naples from the road in Pozilippe
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Archangel Gabriel struck Zechariah mute
1824
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