About Nikolai Chekhov
Lived 1858 – 1889 (aged 31). Nikolai Chekhov was a Russian painter, illustrator and artist.
Nikolai Pavlovich Chekhov (; May 23, 1858 – June 29, 1889) was a Russian painter. He was a brother of Anton Chekhov.
Biography As a child Chekhov showed talents for art and music. He attended the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. He was unable to finish his studies due to chronic alcoholism and the periods of time, often weeks, which he would spend living in the Moscow streets.
Chekhov was a talented artist, and he often illustrated Anton's stories. Anton wrote to him, advising him to stay sober and to pursue writing, but to no avail. He died in Luka (in country estate) at the age of 31 of tuberculosis.
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Who was Nikolai Chekhov?
Russian artist (1858-1889)
When was Nikolai Chekhov born?
Nikolai Chekhov was born on 6 May 1858 in Taganrog.
When did Nikolai Chekhov die?
Nikolai Chekhov died on 17 June 1889 in Sumsky Uyezd.
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Nikolai Chekhov was a painter, illustrator and artist.
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Nikolai Chekhov was Russian.
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