Alexander Maxovich Shilov
Russian painter specializing in portraits
Born in 1943, a Russian painter achieved prominence in the realm of realist portraiture. Education at the Surikov Institute in Moscow allowed for the development of a distinct style characterized by vibrancy and authenticity. The artist created portraits of numerous notable figures, becoming celebrated for the ability to capture their inner essence. In the late 20th century, exhibited works in galleries across Russia and internationally. A prominent figure in the Russian art scene, contributed to the restoration of traditional portrait painting in contemporary art.
Created portraits of prominent political figures
Exhibited extensively in Russian and international galleries
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German physicist and meteorologist
Born
October 6th, 1803 222 years ago
Died
April 4th, 1879 146 years ago — 75 years old
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Austrian Archduchess and abbess
Born
October 6th, 1738 287 years ago
Died
1789 237 years ago — 51 years old
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American author and literary critic
Born
October 6th, 1895 130 years ago
Died
April 11th, 1981 44 years ago — 85 years old
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Pianist and conductor, renowned for recordings
Born
October 6th, 1886 139 years ago
Died
January 24th, 1960 65 years ago — 73 years old
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Chess Grandmaster and World Cup winner
Born
October 6th, 1982 43 years ago
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French professional cyclist
Born
October 6th, 1980 45 years ago
Died
November 24th, 2013 12 years ago — 33 years old
A professional cyclist from France, participated in multiple prestigious cycling events. Competed in the Tour de France and was part of the French national cycling team. Specialized in road racing and contributed to various team successes during his career.
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