Alexander Ilyich Savrasov

Alexander Ilyich Savrasov was a Russian landscape painter and one of the most important figures in the development of Russian art. He is considered an early exponent of Impressionism in Russia, although his style was more traditional than that of Western Impressionists. Born in 1855, Savrasov studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. He is famous for his landscapes and seascapes, which often featured atmospheric effects and a sense of depth.

Styles: Russian, Impressionist

Painter