Konstantin Somov
1869–1939 · Russian · 30 artworks
SymbolismArt Nouveau (Modern)World of ArtMiniature-like detailNostalgic themesErotic undertonesTheatrical compositionsHistorical pastiche
artist bio
Konstantin Somov was a Russian artist associated with the Symbolist movement and the World of Art group. He is known for his nostalgic and often erotic depictions of 18th-century life, blending realism with dreamlike fantasy.
what you'll learn
Studying Somov's work allows students to explore the fusion of historical styles with modern sensibilities, and to analyze the use of symbolism to convey complex emotions and narratives. Students can also learn about the revival of interest in past eras and the development of personal artistic styles within established movements.
related: Leon Bakst, Alexandre Benois
30 artworks
Open Door on a Garden
1934
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Versailles Park in autumn
1898
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Fireworks Display
1922
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Fireworks in the Park
1907
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Echo of Bygone Days
1903
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On the Balcony
1901
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Date night
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Porcelain Figurines on a Stone Shelf
1930
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Portrait of G. Hirschman
1911
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The Interior of the Pavlovs country house
1899
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Twilight in the Old Park
1897
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Rainbow 2
1908
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Letter (Mysterious Messenger)
1896
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The Road to Sekerin
1893
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Portrait of V. Ivanov
1906
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The Interior. Second Part
1934
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Portrait of Ewfimia Nosova
1911
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The Road in the Country
1896
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Portrait of Louise Morgan
1926
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Portrait of the composer Sergei Rachmaninov
1925
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Winter
1905
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Garden
1897
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Landscape with Two Peasant Girls and a Rainbow
1918
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Portrait of Aleksandr Blok
1907
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Summer
1919
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Evening
1902
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Italian Comedy 1
1914
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Book of the Marquise. Illustration 6
1918
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Portrait of M. Lukyanov
1918
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Copy of 'Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci' by Piero di Cosimo
1939
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