Ivan
Shishkin
Early Life, Family and Training Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin was born on 25 January 1832 in Yelabuga, Vyatka Governorate. He grew up in a family of merchants, the son of Ivan Vasilyevich Shishkin, a grain merchant who lived until 1872. His lineage was rooted in the …
A portrait built from Ivan Shishkin's own colours
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Up to 24 paintings representing the most frequent palette tones — each shown with its dominant colours.