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The 25 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky · 1757 – 1825

Portrait of A. and V. Gagarin

1802 · original 69 x 75 cm

Two women play music in this Rococo portrait by Vladimir Borovikovsky. Explore this elegant masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of Maria Lopukhina

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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St. Alexander Nevsky

Admire Vladimir Borovikovsky’s ‘St. Alexander Nevsky,’ a regal Baroque masterpiece featuring St. George. Explore intricate details & dramatic lighting in this iconic 19th-century portrait.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of Empress Elisabeth Alexeievna

1795

Admire Vladimir Borovikovsky’s stunning portrait of Empress Elisabeth! A neoclassical masterpiece showcasing refined elegance & aristocratic beauty. Explore Russian art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of Grand Duchess Alexandra

original 60 x 76 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Archangel Michael

1794 · Mogilev Regional Museum of Local Lore named after E.R. Romanov, Mogilev

Borovikovsky’s "Archangel Michael" – a dramatic Baroque masterpiece! Witness this 1794 oil painting's dynamic composition, chiaroscuro lighting & symbolic power. A stunning religious artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of Prince G S Volkonsky

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Christ’s Appearance to Mary Magdalene

Museum of Fine Arts of Tatarstan, Καζαń

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of Prince A. B. Kurakin

1799

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Maria Norova

1799

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of Catherine II, Empress of Russia

1794

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of the Russian poet Gavril Derzhavin

1795

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Cleopatra Ilinichna Lobanova Rostovskaya

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of Alexander Dmitrievich Arseniev

1797 · original 58 x 74 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Alexander Fedoseevich Bestuzhev

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Lizanka and Dashenka

1794 · original 26 x 31 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Carenkov Masukov

Admire 'Carenkov Masukov' by Borovikovsky – a stunning Rococo portrait of a Russian military officer. Explore this masterpiece’s historical detail & elegant style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of a member of the Chidbov Family

1798 · original 53 x 72 cm

Admire Vladimir Borovikovsky’s ‘Portrait of a Chidbov Family Member’ (1798). A neoclassical masterpiece featuring elegant beauty & muted tones, capturing Russian aristocracy.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich

1795 · original 52 x 67 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of G. R. Derzhavin 1

Admire Vladimir Borovikovsky’s ‘Portrait of G.R. Derzhavin’. A regal 18th-century masterpiece showcasing classical portraiture, rich detail & symbolic elements. Invest in art history!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of an unknown

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait of Princess N.I. Kurakin

1795

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Jesus

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Portrait G.S. Volokonsky

1806

Admire Vladimir Borovikovsky’s 1806 Portrait of G.S. Volokonsky – a masterful neoclassical oil painting showcasing aristocratic status & detail. Explore its rich symbolism & exquisite technique.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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Minas Lazarev Borovikovsky

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 169 artworks by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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The artist

Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky

1757 – 1825

Quick facts

Typical colorsphthalo green
Top-ranked workPortrait of A. and V. Gagarin
Died1825
Museums on APSMogilev Regional Museum of Local Lore named after E.R. Romanov, National Art Museum of The Republic of Belarus, Museum of Fine Arts of Tatarstan
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Copyright statusPublic domain
NationalityUkraine
Born1757, Myrhorod, Ukraine

Biography

Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky: A Life in Portraiture

Early Life and Training

Born: July 24, 1757, in Myrhorod (present-day Ukraine).
Family Background: His father, Luka Borovyk, was a Ukrainian Cossack and an amateur icon painter. This early exposure significantly influenced young Vladimir’s artistic beginnings.
Initial Artistic Pursuits: Borovikovsky began his career painting icons for local churches, honing his skills in religious art before transitioning to portraiture.

Rise to Prominence and Imperial Patronage

Key Moment: A pivotal moment arrived when Borovikovsky’s friend, Vasyl Kapnist, commissioned him to create allegorical paintings for Empress Catherine II's visit to Kremenchuk.
Imperial Recognition: The Empress was deeply impressed by his work and requested he relocate to Saint Petersburg, marking a turning point in his career.
Move to St. Petersburg: After September 1788, Borovikovsky established himself in the imperial capital, adopting the more aristocratic surname “Borovikovsky.”

Artistic Style and Influences

Stylistic Characteristics: Borovikovsky’s portraits are known for their intimacy, sentimental quality, and delicate rendering of textures.
Influences: He was influenced by Dmitry Levitzky and Johann Baptist Lampi, receiving private lessons from both. The ideas of Prince Nikolay Lvov also profoundly shaped his artistic vision.
Artistic Movement: His work bridges the Rococo and Romanticism movements, exhibiting elements of both styles.

Notable Works and Major Achievements

Key Portraits: Some of his most celebrated works include portraits of Catherine II, Count Razumovsky, Dmitry Levitzky, Morteza Qoli Khan Qajar, and the iconic portrait of M.I. Lopukhina.
Portrait of Catherine II (1794): This work secured his appointment as an academician by the Academy of Arts.
Prolific Output: Borovikovsky created approximately 500 portraits during his lifetime, with around 400 surviving today.

Later Life and Legacy

Freemasonry: In 1819, Borovikovsky became a Freemason, which influenced his later artistic focus.
Return to Icon Painting: He increasingly dedicated himself to icon painting in his later years, including the creation of an iconostasis for the Smolensky Cemetery Church.
Death and Burial: Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky passed away on April 6, 1825, and was interred in the Lazarus Cemetery of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery in Saint Petersburg.
Historical Significance: He is considered Russia’s leading portraitist of the Romantic era, capturing the essence of Russian nobility and society at a pivotal moment in history.

Questions & Answers

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Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky was born in Myrhorod in 1757.

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By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 12, 2026

Collector's quiz

Vladimir Borovikovsky gained prominence after impressing Empress Catherine II with paintings created for her visit to which city?
Before becoming a renowned portraitist, Borovikovsky's early artistic work primarily involved what type of art?
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After becoming a Freemason in 1819, what did Borovikovsky primarily focus on painting?

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