Alexei Korzukhin
1835–1894 · Russian · 15 artworks
RealismDetailed depiction of everyday lifeSocial commentary through genre scenesRealistic portraitureUse of light and shadow to create moodNarrative composition
artist bio
Alexei Korzukhin was a Russian painter known for his genre scenes and portraits that captured everyday life with a focus on social commentary. He was a prominent figure in the development of Russian Realism, depicting the lives of peasants and the urban poor with empathy and detail.
what you'll learn
Studying Korzukhin's work allows students to understand the principles of Realism, including accurate representation and social commentary. Students can learn to analyze how artists use composition and detail to convey narrative and emotion.
related: Ilya Repin, Vasily Perov
15 artworks
Portrait of General V.A. Glinka
1855
difficulty
Girl
1877
difficulty
Portrait of an Unknown
1866
difficulty
Return from the War
1865
difficulty
Portrait of the Artist Mikhail Peskov
1863
difficulty
Portrait of a Woman
1875
difficulty
Self-portrait
1850
difficulty
Collecting Arrears
1868
difficulty
Funeral Dog
1871
difficulty
Before Confession
1877
difficulty
Peasant Girls in the Forest
1877
difficulty
Returning from the City
1870
difficulty
Parting
1872
difficulty
Wake in the Village Cemetery
1865
difficulty
In the Red Corner
1875
difficulty