Grigory Gagarin (1810 - 1893) Grigory Grigorievich Gagarin (Russian: Григо́рий Григо́рьевич Гага́рин, May 29 April 1810 – January 30 January 1893) was a Russian painter, Major General and administrator. He stands as one of the most prominent figures in Russian Romanticism, celebrated for his captivating depictions of Caucasian landscapes and portraits—particularly those capturing the spirit of the Circassian people. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of Karl Briullov, a titan of Russian art, shaping his style and fostering an enduring fascination with observation and expressive co…