A Life Between Moscow and Rome
Sergey Petrovich Postnikov was a Russian painter born in Moscow. He received his artistic education at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, later studying at the Imperial Academy of Arts for three years. In 1859, he was released from the Academy as a non-class artist specializing in historical and portrait painting. Seeking further development, he traveled to Rome, where he worked for five years.
His time in Italy was marked by significant professional recognition. In 1863, he was awarded the title of Academician of Historical Painting by the Imperial Academy of Arts for his works "Hector's Farewell to Andromache" and "Bacchante with a Tambourine". He eventually died in Rome and is buried in the Non-Catholic Cemetery in Testaccio.
Artistic Works and Legacy
Postnikov's oeuvre includes a variety of historical, religious, and genre subjects. His known paintings include:
His works are held in various public collections in Russia, with notable pieces located in the Tretyakov Gallery and the Russian Museum.
