Vasili grachev biography definition

Grachov Vasily (1831-1905) – is considered to be the one of the best masters of small plastics of the XIX century. The main theme of the works is genre scenes depicting people, horses, episodes of historical and military themes. Grachev’s works are characterized by vitality, realistic interpretation of the plot, careful processing of details and textured surfaces, as well as masterful transmission of the dynamics of movement.

Education

Grachov’s creative activity began with the fact that as a child he was sent to study to a minting specialist V.

Andreev. The training took place in St. Petersburg and lasted for six years.

Vasily Grachev Archives - Ruzhnikov

Later Grachov entered the masters of silver, among whom was IS Sazikov. He also worked as a minter at jewelry factories PA Ovchinnikova, IS Sazikova, VI Safronov and a number of other well-known manufacturers in the country. It was under the brand of these factories that most of Grachov’s works, bronze and silver, were pro Vassili Yacovlevitch Grachev - Biography - askART GUT