Konstantin Makovsky
1839–1915 · Russian · 32 artworks
RealismRomanticismAcademic ArtDetailed rendering of fabrics and texturesUse of vibrant and rich colorsDramatic lighting to create atmosphereIdealized depictions of figuresHistorical and genre scenes
artist bio
Konstantin Makovsky was a prominent Russian painter known for his idealized and often romanticized depictions of Russian life and history. He blended Realism and Romanticism, creating vibrant and detailed scenes that captured the imagination of his time and contributed significantly to Russian art.
what you'll learn
Studying Makovsky's work allows students to understand the fusion of Realism and Romanticism, particularly in historical and genre painting. Students can learn about composition, color theory, and the depiction of light and texture in achieving realistic yet idealized representations.
related: Ilya Repin, Vasily Surikov
32 artworks
Homestead
1882
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Portrait of S.Hudenkov
1890
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Christ among the teachers
1860
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Portrait of E.Makovsky, Artist's Father
1856
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Cup of honey
1890
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Portrait of the Wrighter D.Grigorovich
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Portrait of the Young Lady in Russian Costume
1880
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Coffee House in Cairo
1872
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Head
1900
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Russian Beauty in Summer Garland
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Boyaryshnya
1880
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Portrait of Princess Zinaida Yusupova
1900
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Portrait of Artist K.Bornikov
1868
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Boyaryshnya by the window
1890
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Dervishes in Cairo
1875
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Country Landscape
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Oriental Motif
1870
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Girl wering a Crown
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At the Spinning-Wheel
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Landscape (Sea and Flowers)
1890
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Still Life in an Interior
1900
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Olga and Kolya on the Steps
1907
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Volkov's Family. Group Portrait of M.S.Volkov, S.N.Volkova and S.M.Volkov-Manzei
1890
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African
1882
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Portrait of Vera Zubova
1877
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The handing over of the Sacred Carpet in Cairo
1876
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Household Conversation
1868
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Portrait of Hudenkova
1890
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Portrait of the Young Lady with Pink Bow
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An Arab in a turban
1882
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The choice of a bride by Alexis of Russia
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Street in Cairo
1873
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