Fyodor Antonovich 1800 1875 Collection

The Brazen Serpent (Study), 1839. Creator: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The Brazen Serpent (Study), 1839. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Arrival of Byzantine Bishop in Kievan Rus, 1832. Private Collection

The Death of Askold and Dir, 1832. Private Collection

Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, 1832. Private Collection

Oleg of Novgorods campaign against Constantinople, 1832. Private Collection

Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, 1832. Private Collection

The Invitation of the Varangians, 1832. Private Collection

The destruction of the Rus fleet at Constantinople, 1832. Private Collection

The Death of Grand Duke Oleg, 1832. Private Collection

Self-Portrait, 1832. Private Collection

Portrait of Princess Zinaida Alexandrovna Volkonskaya (1792-1862) in the Habit of Tancred. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Invitation of the Varangians, 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The Invitation of the Varangians, 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1838. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1838. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The Death of Grand Duke Oleg, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The Death of Grand Duke Oleg, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Oleg of Novgorods campaign against Constantinople, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Oleg of Novgorods campaign against Constantinople, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The Death of Askold and Dir, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The Death of Askold and Dir, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The destruction of the Rus fleet at Constantinople, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The destruction of the Rus fleet at Constantinople, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Countesses Praskovia, Nadezhda and Maria Vyazemsky, 1835. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Portrait of Countesses Praskovia, Nadezhda and Maria Vyazemsky, 1835. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875) was a renowned Russian artist whose works depicted historical events and portraits of prominent figures. His painting "The Brazen Serpent (Study), 1839" showcases his attention to detail and mastery of capturing emotions on canvas. In "The Arrival of Byzantine Bishop in Kievan Rus, 1832, " Bruni brings to life the momentous occasion with vibrant colors and intricate brushwork. One of his most captivating pieces is "The Death of Askold and Dir, 1832, " which portrays the tragic demise of two legendary rulers. Another notable work is "Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, 1832, " where Bruni skillfully captures the intensity and chaos of battle. In "Oleg of Novgorod's campaign against Constantinople, 1832, " Bruni depicts Oleg's military prowess with striking realism. He further explores historical events in paintings such as "Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, 1832" and "The destruction of the Rus fleet at Constantinople, 1832. " Bruni also delves into portraiture with pieces like "Self-Portrait, 1832. " This self-portrait reveals his introspective nature as an artist. Additionally, he immortalizes Princess Zinaida Alexandrovna Volkonskaya in her regal attire in his portrait titled "Princess Zinaida Alexandrovna Volkonskaya (1792-1862) in the Habit of Tancred. " "The Invitation of the Varangians" appears twice among Bruni's works - once in 1839 and again earlier in his career. These paintings depict significant moments when Scandinavian warriors were invited to serve as mercenaries by Eastern Slavic tribes. Throughout Fyodor Antonovich's artistic journey from historical depictions to portraiture, he leaves behind a legacy that continues to captivate viewers with its beauty and historical significance.