10 Facts About Fyodor Bronnikov

Fyodor Andreyevich Bronnikov was a Russian-born history and genre painter who spent most of his life in Italy.

Fyodor Bronnikov displayed an early affinity for drawing and received his first art lessons from his father, who was a decorative painter.

Fyodor Bronnikov's talent drew the attention of the sculptor Pyotr Clodt, who arranged for him to audit classes at the Academy.

Fyodor Bronnikov graduated in 1853 and was awarded a stipend to study in Italy for his graduation painting, The Mother of God.

Fyodor Bronnikov painted a wide variety of canvases, including landscapes, village scenes, genre scenes, historical works and, of course, portraits of the city's notable citizens.

Fyodor Bronnikov's health was poor, so he remained there after his stipend expired, to take advantage of the warm climate.

Fyodor Bronnikov paid a long visit home from 1863 to 1865.

Fyodor Bronnikov came into contact with a group of dissident artists who would later be known as the Peredvizhniki; which inspired him to paint a series of genre works on peasant life.

Fyodor Bronnikov was awarded the Order of St Anna as well as being named an Academician and an honorary member of the Academy.

Fyodor Bronnikov died near Rome and was buried in the Protestant Cemetery.