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Nikolay Mosolov

1845 – 1914

Russian engraver and lithographer

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Lived 1845 – 1914 (aged 68–69). Nikolay Mosolov was a Russian graphic designer, engraver, lithographer, art collector, visual artist and painter.

Nikolay Mosolov, or N. Massaloff (1845–1914) was an engraver and lithographer known for his etchings after works in museums. He was from the Russian Empire

He was the son of the etcher and print collector Semyon Nicolaevitch Mosolov and studied under Fyodor Iordan at the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. He completed his education in Dresden and Paris, where he worked in the studio of Léopold Flameng as an illustrator and won his first gold medal for his etchings. In 1872 he published in French his etchings from paintings of the Hermitage in Vienna, signing as N. Massaloff. He donated his collection of paintings and prints to the Rumyantsev Museum.

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Important facts

Born
1845, Moscow
Birth century
Died
1914, Moscow
Nationality
Education
Imperial Academy of Arts
Awards
Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts
Also known as
Nicolai Mossoloff, Nicolai Massoloff, Nicolai Massaloff, N. Massaloff, Nikolaj Semenovič Mosolov, N. Mossolof
moreНиколай Семёнович Мосолов, Николай Мосолов, N.S. Mosolov, Nikolay Semyonovich Mosolov, Moscow

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nikolay Mosolov?

Russian engraver and lithographer

When was Nikolay Mosolov born?

Nikolay Mosolov was born in 1845 in Moscow.

When did Nikolay Mosolov die?

Nikolay Mosolov died in 1914 in Moscow.

What was Nikolay Mosolov's occupation?

Nikolay Mosolov was a graphic designer, engraver, lithographer, art collector, visual artist and painter.

What nationality was Nikolay Mosolov?

Nikolay Mosolov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nikolay Mosolov

· Wikidata: Q19921483

· DBpedia: Nikolay Semyonovich Mosolov

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