Menk Vladimir Karlovich (1856-1920)

Among the local artists who formed a lifetime name is Vladimir Karlovich Menk.

The main direction of the artist - the landscape. For most known work "Morning on the marsh" he received in 1880 the second prize of the Society for Promotion of artists. (Authoritative Russian public organization founded in 1820 and existed in various forms until 1930., The Society had known in Russian patrons, persons of high birth and status, well-known artists. Domestic Many young artists receive financial aid society.) While the picture was acquired PM Tretyakov for his collection. Since 1882, VK Menk regularly participates in exhibitions Wanderers. And the curious fact of life painter - IE Repin for his painting "Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan" wrote the study with VK Menka (prince seemed Repin blond young man he was VK Menk, in the picture of the model for Ivan was still well-known writer VM Garshin).