NIKOLAI SVERCHKOV (1817-1898) Horse head

Lotto 80
Sold
signed and dated ‘N. Sverchkoff / 1853 / October 11 Paris’ (lower right) pencil, heightened with white on paper. 18.5 x 22 cm Nikolay Egorovich Sverchkov was a Russian painter and graphic artist renowned for his depictions of horses, a subject he studied with dedication throughout his career. In 19th-century Russia, horses were central to daily life, culture, and prestige. Sverchkov often depicted them in action - racing, pulling troikas, or accompanying military scenes.


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