Viktor Vasnetsov
Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Ви́ктор Миха́йлович Васнецо́в; 15 May (N.S.), 1848 – 23 July 1926) was a Russian artist who specialised in mythological and historical subjects. He is considered a co-founder of Russian folklorist and romantic nationalistic painting, and a key figure in the Russian Revivalist movement.
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| Born | Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov 15 May 1848 Lopyal, Vyatka Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 23 July 1926 (aged 78) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Education | Imperial Academy of Arts |
| Known for | Painting |
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| Movement | Symbolism; History painting, Peredvizhniki |
| Relatives | Apollinary (brother) |
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