A glance at the works of Ivan Pranishnikoff reveals a profound connection to Russian society in the 19th century. Born in 1841 in Kursk, Pranishnikoff was a significant representative of Russian Realism and a member of the Peredvizhniki. His paintings are characterized by precise observation and a pronounced sense for social themes. Pranishnikoff often focused on scenes from everyday life, capturing both rural Russia and urban environments with great empathy and attention to detail. His compositions are marked by careful use of light and a nuanced color palette that emphasizes the character of the depicted people and landscapes.
His artistic work was driven by the idea of art as a mirror of social conditions. His works frequently feature motifs from Russian folk life, religious ceremonies, and historical events. Pranishnikoff was also active as an illustrator, working for various magazines and publishers. His illustrations for literary works, especially Russian classics, are renowned for their atmospheric density and narrative power. Pranishnikoff died in Paris in 1909, where he spent the last years of his life. His oeuvre remains a significant testament to 19th-century Russian art and has had a lasting influence on subsequent generations of artists.
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.jpg "Paper making in China: different stages of production of paper sheets from the bark. Drawing by Ivan Pranishnikoff (19th century) by Ivan Pranishnikoff")
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.jpg "Sudanese Arabs and a Female Shilluk Slave, Sudan by Ivan Pranishnikoff")
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.jpg "The Beni-Ramasses Quarter, Constantine, Algeria, 1895 by Ivan Pranishnikoff")
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.jpg "A Group of Tibbus, North Africa by Ivan Pranishnikoff")
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.jpg "Tuaregs on a journey, North Africa, 1895 by Ivan Pranishnikoff")
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.jpg "A school in Fez, Morocco, 1895 by Ivan Pranishnikoff")
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