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
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: roman influence, imperial russia
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Keywords: russian art 1790, monumental sculpture, nude classical art
Quick Facts
- Title: Polycrates
- Notable elements or techniques: Detailed carving & polishing
- Subject or theme: Death of Hero
- Artist: Mikhail Kozlovsky
- Influences: Greek History
Questions & Answers
What color leads the composition of "Polycrates" by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky?
rosy brown (#a1a1a1) is the leading color of "Polycrates" by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky.
Does "Polycrates" by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?
The color composition of "Polycrates" by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky combines a gentle contrast with a unified palette harmony.
At what age did Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky make "Polycrates"?
Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky made "Polycrates" at the age of 37. The artist was born in 1753 and the work is dated 1790.