PolycratesMikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky · 1790
Neoclassicism
1790
State 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: roman influence, neoclassical
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Purpose: Statement
- Keywords: russian art 1790, classical human form, artistic struggle theme
Quick Facts
- Subject or theme: Death of Hero
- Location: State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg
- Title: Polycrates
- Medium: Gypsum
- Artistic style: Classical Human Form
- Artist: Mikhail Kozlovsky
- Movement: Neoclassical Sculpture
Questions & Answers
How intense are the colors in "Polycrates" by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky?
The color intensity of "Polycrates" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.
Which artist is "Polycrates" attributed to?
"Polycrates" was created by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky. The information on this page describes Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky's original work.
How old was Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky when creating "Polycrates" in 1790?
Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky made "Polycrates" at the age of 37. The artist was born in 1753 and the work is dated 1790.
What emotion does the Neoclassicism work "Polycrates" convey?
"Polycrates" carries a dramatic emotional tone within the Neoclassicism movement.
In what year was "Polycrates" by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky created?
The creation of "Polycrates" by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky is dated 1790.
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What orientation does "Polycrates" by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky have?
"Polycrates" by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky is a tall composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.