Blessing a Militiaman in 1812

Luchaninov I.V.

1781, Toropets (Pskov Province) ‒ 1824, St Petersburg

Blessing a Militiaman in 1812

1810s

oil on canvas. 78 х 65
Ж-3334
Пост. в 1897 из музея Императорского фарфорового завода (Санкт-Петербург)

Location in museum The Stroganov Palace, The Hubert Robert Room Open the panorama of the hall in the virtual tour
Period Early 19th century
CategoryGenre Painting, History Painting
Keywords The Patriotic War of 1812 | The Epoch of Alexander I | Peasants | Servicemen | male costume | military clothing | folk costume | female costume | war
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The war with Napoleon’s army gave rise to many works dedicated to various events and episodes, including this painting by Ivan Luchaninov, done for a programme given to pupils of the Academy of Arts. For this painting, he received a medal and the title of Academician.

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