Orest Kiprensky

Orest Kiprensky

Russian portrait painter (1782–1836)

Died aged 54PiscesRussian Empire

Biography

Orest Adamovich Kiprensky (Russian: Оре́ст Ада́мович Кипре́нский; 24 March [O.S. 13 March] 1782 – 17 October [O.S. 5 October] 1836) was a leading Russian portraitist in the Age of Romanticism. His most familiar work is probably his portrait of Alexander Pushkin (1827), which prompted the poet to remark that "the mirror flatters me."

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Career highlights

Notable works

  • Alexander Pushkin
  • Portrait of A.A.Chelishchev
  • Portrait of Life Guard Colonel Yevgraf Davydov
  • Gazette readers in Naples
  • Portrait of Count Grigory Kushelev (1754-1833)

Genres

  • portrait

Awards & honours (1)

  • Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts

Quick answers about Orest Kiprensky

How old was Orest Kiprensky?
Orest Kiprensky died on October 12, 1836 at the age of 54.
When is Orest Kiprensky's birthday?
Orest Kiprensky was born on March 13, 1782.
Where was Orest Kiprensky born?
Orest Kiprensky was born in Nezhnovo.
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Orest Kiprensky's zodiac sign is Pisces.
What is Orest Kiprensky's nationality?
Orest Kiprensky is a citizen of Russian Empire.
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Orest Kiprensky is known as painter, graphic artist.

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