The Life and Landscapes of Nikolai Samokish: A Chronicle of Imperial Russia Nikolai Semenovich Samokish (1867-1914) remains a captivating, though often overlooked, figure in the pantheon of Russian realist painters. Born into a family with deep roots in the military – his father was a cavalry officer – this background profoundly shaped both his artistic subject matter and his meticulous attention to detail. Unlike many artists who sou…