19.04 1834 – 31.12 1911

Grigory Myasoedov – one of the most outstanding representatives of realism in the second half of the XIX century, participated in the foundation of the Association of Traveling Art Exhibitions.

Grigory Myasoedov belongs to an ancient noble family, was born in 1834. Not graduating from the Orel gymnasium, entered the Academy of Arts. Having received a pension for a trip abroad, the artist visited Spain, France, Italy.

Upon his return to Russia, he was awarded the title of academician, took an active part in the organization of the exhibitions of the Association of Traveling Art Exhibitions.

Grigory Myasoedov – master of national paintings. In his work he reflected the way of life of peasants and philistines. In addition to genre works, Grigory Myasoyedov also created landscapes, most of which are images of the Crimea. In Myasoedov’s work a wide variety of topics can be traced, including religious themes. There are in the artist’s heritage and portraits.

At the end of his life, the artist settled in the estate near Poltava, where he organized a drawing school. In addition, Grigory Myasoyedov created scenery for the local theater. The hobby of the artist was gardening. They even issued a specialized brochure.

Grigory Myasoedov died in his estate in 1911.