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Ivan Argunov
Ivan Petrovich Argunov: A Serf’s Masterpiece – Bridging Tradition and Baroque in 18th-Century Russia Ivan Petrovich Argunov (1729–1802) stands as a pivotal, yet often overlooked, figure in the development of Russian portraiture. His story is one of remarkable talent blossoming within the constraints of serfdom, ultimately producing works that seamlessly blend traditional Russian *parsuna* art with the burgeoning influence of Baroque ae
sthetics. Born in Saint Petersburg into a family of serfs belonging to the influential Count Sheremetev, Argunov’s early life was shaped by service and domestic duties – a stark contrast to the privileged world of the aristocracy he would eventually depict. His uncle, Semyon Mikhaylovich Argunov, served as steward for the countess Cherkassky and later as majordomo for Count Sheremetev, providing young Ivan with an early exposure to art…