E.S. Kruglikova by M.Nesterov (1938)

Mikhail Nesterov (1862-1942) was a Russian painter and art educator, best known for his contributions to the Russian Symbolist movement. He was born on 31 May 1862 in Ufa, Russia, and showed an early interest in art. Nesterov studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture under the guidance of renowned artists such as Vasily Perov and Ilya Repin. Nesterov's early works were influenced by the style of the Peredvizhniki (Wanderers), a group of Russian realist artists. However, he later became associated with the Symbolist movement, which emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against the naturalism of the time. Symbolist artists sought to convey emotions, moods and spiritual themes through symbolic and metaphorical imagery. One of Nesterov's most famous works is The Vision to the Young Bartholomew (1889-1890), which depicts the moment when the young Bartholomew receives a divine vision. The painting reflects Nesterov's interest in religious and mystical themes. He continued to produce religious and historical paintings, often imbued with a sense of spirituality. Nesterov's art also reflected his interest in the revival of traditional Russian artistic techniques and styles. He was associated with the World of Art movement, a group of artists and designers who sought to promote Russia's artistic heritage and folk art. Throughout his career, Nesterov received numerous honours, including membership of the Imperial Academy of Arts. However, with the advent of the Soviet era and the changing cultural climate, his artistic style fell out of favour and he was criticised for his religious themes. Nesterov died in Moscow on 18 October 1942, but his legacy as a prominent figure in Russian Symbolism and a champion of traditional Russian art remains significant.

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