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Mikhail Shibanov
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Mikhail Shibanov

Russian · 6 artworks

NeoclassicismDetailed portraitureGenre scene depictionUse of classical compositionRealistic rendering of texturesSubtle social commentary

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Mikhail Shibanov was a Russian painter who emerged during the early development of Russian Neoclassicism. He is considered one of the first Russian artists to depict the life of peasants, marking a shift towards more national and genre-focused themes.

related: Vladimir Borovikovsky

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6 artworks

Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great

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Peasants' meal

Peasants' meal

1774

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Portrait of A. G. Spiridov

Portrait of A. G. Spiridov

1772

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Alexandr Matveevich Dmitriev-Mamonov

Alexandr Matveevich Dmitriev-Mamonov

1785

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The celebration of the wedding agreement

The celebration of the wedding agreement

1777

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Portrait of Empress Catherine II with traveling dress

Portrait of Empress Catherine II with traveling dress

1787

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