Meschersky Arseny Ivanovich (1834-1902)

Author of numerous distinctive landscapes Meschersky Arseny Ivanovich was born in the county Vyshnevolotsk Tver province. Twenty young men enrolled in the Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied for three years under the guidance of FA Bruni , S. Vorobiev , TA Neff . Something did not like the young artist trained at the Academy - after three years of staying there and getting in their work the first silver medal at his own expense, he went to Switzerland, where he became a pupil of the famous landscape painter Kalam. The influence of the teacher on the student had no doubt but that it is possible to A. Meshcherskomu develop his own style in the landscape.

In 1859, the artist sends the judgment of the Board of the Academy of competitive work "Swiss form", for which received a gold medal and the right to stay abroad at public expense. In addition to Switzerland, he visited during trips both in domestic Crimea. His landscapes of Switzerland and the Crimea enjoyed great success in the academic exhibitions.

Official recognition is also not long in coming. In 1864, AI Meschersky received the title of academician, and in 1876 - became a professor of landscape painting. AI on canvas Meshcherskij sealed with views of the Crimea and the Caucasus, Little Russia St. Petersburg and the surrounding area. Winter and depths of the forest - favorite motifs in the artist.