Vasily Maksimov

Vasily Maksimov
Ivan Kramskoi, Public domain

(1844–1911) Russian artist (1844-1911)

Vasily Maksimov (1844–1911) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Vasily Maksimov belongs to the chapter ‘Impressionism’ in this site’s history of art.

Vasily Maksimov was born in Lopino and died in Saint Petersburg. Vasily Maksimov trained at Imperial Academy of Arts. The teachers included Fyodor Bruni and Pyotr Shamshin. Vasily Maksimov worked in Moscow.

One of the best-known works is ‘Bénédiction d'une isba neuve’. The works belong mainly to the genre genre painting. The catalogue has 5 works by Vasily Maksimov with free images. The dated works span the years 1867–1889. Works by Vasily Maksimov are held by Tretyakov Gallery, Tretjakovgalleriet, and Finnish National Gallery.

Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Syrius Eberle, Marian Emma Chase, Peter Johann Theodor Janssen, Henri Zuber, and Albert Neuhuys.