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Svyatoslav's return from the Danube to his family in Kiev, by Ivan Akimov, unspecified, 1773

Svyatoslav's return from the Danube to his family in Kiev

Ivan Akimov

1773

unspecified

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

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Overview

Svyatoslav's return from the Danube to his family in Kiev is a 1773 unspecified by Ivan Akimov, a Rococo painting work, depicting Aeneas, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Ivan Akimov
When & what style?
1773 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a man in a helmet and red cape, reaching out to a woman in a yellow dress. She's holding a baby, and there are other people around them, including kids and soldiers. The scene looks like it's happening indoors, with some curtains and a dark background. The man in the helmet seems to be the main focus, and he's wearing some kind of armor. The woman is looking at him, and the baby is reaching up to him too. There are some other people in the background, but they're not as clear. If you want to learn more about paintings like this, you could check out the work of Ivan Akimov.

About the artist

Portrait of Ivan Akimov
Artist

Ivan Akimov

Ivan Akimovich Akimov (Russian: Иван Акимович Акимов; 22 May 1755 – 15 May 1814) was a Russian painter in the Classical style.

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