Ivan Sokolov (1823 - 1918)

After receiving the initial art education in Astrakhan, Ivan Sokolov in 1846 became volnoprihodyaschim student of the Academy of Fine Arts.

 However, in 1849, he interrupts classes at the Academy and sent to the Caucasus to gain life experience and artistic impressions. Many of the sketches of the journey were the basis of his paintings, written during the second admission to the Academy I. Sokolov (1852). So, for your independent picture Circassian sells his sister Turkish merchant young artist receives a silver medal.

After graduating from the Academy Sokolov writes a lot of genre paintings ("Malorossiyanki at Pentecost," "Farewell Reaper", "lads"). Numerous landscapes and paintings on everyday topics brought the artist fame and recognition: in 1857 he was awarded the title of Academician in 1860 - the title of professor.

Although II Falcons did not leave his skill and talent of a bright trace in Russian art, his work caused a long-term respect of his contemporaries.