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Biography |
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1869 |
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Born in village Kazanka in Orenbourg region, Russia |
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1885 - 1891 |
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Studied iconography in the Afon Monastery in Greece |
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1892 - 1899 |
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Student of I.Repin in the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts |
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1900 |
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Caused a sensation with his debut painting "Laughter" at the International Exhibition in Paris and was awarded with a Golden medal. Later on the painting was exhibited in Venice and acquired by the Italian Government for the Venetian Academy. |
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1903 |
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Became a member of the Russian Union of Artists |
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1906 |
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Became a member of the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts. Lived and worked in St.Petersburg and Ryazan. Made several trips to France. |
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1922 |
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Emmigrated to France |
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1924 |
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Exhibition in the Charpentier gallery in Paris |
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1927 |
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Participated in the 27th International Painting Exhibition in Pittsburg |
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1928 |
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Participated in the 16th International Art Exhibition in Venice |
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1930 - 1940 |
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Personal exhibitions in Paris, Belgrade, Prague, Nice, Stockholm, London |
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1940 |
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Died in Nice |
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