Aleksei Mikhailovich Korin: A Pioneer of Lyric Landscape Painting Aleksei Mikhailovich Korin (1865 – 1923) occupies a prominent place in the annals of Russian art, primarily recognized for his transformative role within the lyrical landscape movement and his unwavering association with the influential Peredvizhniki group. Born into a lineage deeply rooted in Palekh icon painting tradition—his father, Nikolai Korin, was a revered miniature painter—Aleksei’s artistic genesis unfolded amidst an environment nurturing both visual acuity and profound appreciation for artisanal craftsmanship. Despi…