Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky

Style: Rococo; Neo-Classicism;

Born: 1757

Death: 1825

Biography:

Early Life and Training

, a renowned Russian painter, was born on July 24, 1757, in Myrhorod (now Ukraine). His father, Luka Borovyk, was a Ukrainian Cossack and an amateur icon painter. Volodymyr's artistic journey began with icon painting for local churches.

Rise to Prominence

A pivotal moment in Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky's career occurred when his friend, Vasyl Kapnist, asked him to create two allegoric paintings for Empress Catherine II's visit to Kremenchuk. The Empress was so impressed that she requested the painter move to Saint Petersburg.

Artistic Style and Notable Works

, Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky's portraits often featured members of the imperial family, courtiers, generals, and figures from the Russian artistic and literary worlds. Some notable works include:

• Portrait of Count Razumovsky LK (Rococo, Oil), showcased on Wikioo.org
• Catherine II in Tsarskoe Selo (1794)
• Portrait of Dmitry Levitzky (1796)
• Portrait of Morteza Qoli Khan Qajar (1796)

Later Life and Legacy

After becoming a Freemason in 1819, Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky primarily painted icons, including the Iconostasis of the Smolensky Cemetery church. He passed away on April 6, 1825, and was interred in the Lazarus Cemetery of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery in Saint Petersburg.

Museums Featuring His Work

• Yaroslavl Arts Museum, Yaroslavl, Russia - [https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3B4K7](https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3B4K7)
• Krasnoyarsk Art Museum, Krasnoyarsk, Russia - [https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3BCSM](https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3BCSM)

Further Reading

For more information on Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky, visit [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Borovikovsky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Borovikovsky) or explore his artworks on Wikioo.org.