Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky Intră în o
emoție nu
o galerie de artă
Alege o stare de spirit și camera însăși îți va răspunde — lumina se răcește sau se încălzește, ritmul aerului se schimbă, iar doar lucrările care poartă acea emoție ies în prim-plan din întuneric. Tot celălalt se retrage în umbră.
Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
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 religi
ous 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. P…