Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky

Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky (1839, 1915) was one of the most celebrated and commercially successful Russian painters of the 19th century, renowned for his opulent genre scenes, historical paintings, and portraits. He was a founding member of the Peredvizhniki (Wanderers) movement before later embracing a more academic and decorative style, becoming famous in both Russia and the West for his lavish depictions of boyar life and Russian historical subjects. His works have consistently achieved strong results at major international auction houses, reflecting enduring collector demand for his richly detailed compositions.