About Pavel Sokolov
Lived 1826 – 1905 (aged 78–79). Pavel Sokolov was a Russian painter.
Pavel Petrovich Sokolov (Russian: Павел Петрович Соколов; (1826—1905) was a Russian watercolor painter and illustrator. His brothers, Pyotr and Alexander, were also well-known artists.
Biography His father was the portrait painter, Pyotr Sokolov. He studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts with Karl Bryullov and was awarded the title of "Free Artist". In 1864, his painting of the Holy Family earned him the title of "Academician".
Most of his works were watercolors. His painting "Troika" was purchased by Tsar Alexander II and several were acquired by the noble Stenbok-Fermor family.
He was also a prolific illustrator; primarily for Всемирная иллюстрация (Illustration World) and similar publications.
Both he and his father were great admirers of Pushkin so, from 1855 to 1860, he created pencil-drawn illustrations for Eugene Onegin and The Captain's Daughter. They met approval from Pushkin's friends and have proven to be very popular.
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Who was Pavel Sokolov?
Russian artist (1826-1905)
When was Pavel Sokolov born?
Pavel Sokolov was born in 1826 in Saint Petersburg.
When did Pavel Sokolov die?
Pavel Sokolov died on 2 October 1905.
What was Pavel Sokolov's occupation?
Pavel Sokolov was a painter.
What nationality was Pavel Sokolov?
Pavel Sokolov was Russian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Pavel Sokolov (painter)
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