PolycratesMikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky · 1790

  • Art movementNeoclassicism
  • Creation date1790
  • MuseumState Russian Museum

Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky (1753 – 1802)

A master of Russian Neoclassical sculpture, Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky captured the Age of Enlightenment through iconic works like Hercules on Horseback and invites you to discover his monumental legacy of classical beauty.

State Russian Museum (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Polycrates
  • Artist: Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky
  • Year: 1790
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: State Russian Museum
  • Corpus context: human struggle, classical ideals
  • Purpose: Statement
  • Keywords: marble statue figure, 18th century russia, dynamic sculpture pose
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Quick Facts

  • Location: State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg
  • Artistic style: Classical Human Form
  • Notable elements or techniques: Detailed carving & polishing
  • Artist: Mikhail Kozlovsky
  • Movement: Neoclassical Sculpture

Questions & Answers

What are the date and style of "Polycrates" by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky?

"Polycrates" was made in 1790, within the Neoclassicism movement.

How intense are the colors in "Polycrates" by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky?

The colors in "Polycrates" by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky have a monochromatic intensity.

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A reproduction of "Polycrates" fits well in a living room.

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