Wladimir von Swertschkoff

Wladimir von Swertschkoff. PhotograpfVirtual exhibition dedicated to the artist Wladimir von Swertschkoff, a painter, graphic artist, master of stained glass art. Swertschkoff was well known during his lifetime but then was completely forgotten after his death.

Exhibition has been prepared by the Russian Museum on the initiative of Consul General of the Russian Federation in Finland Alexander Sverchkov. The exhibition was prepared with the participation of the researchers of the artist’s creative work and the institutions from Finland and Russia: Turku Adult Education Centre in Turku, Department of Museums Adminisrtation of Turku, Turku Cathedral Museum, Tatiana Knyazhitskaya, head of the Internet portal "Stained glass in Russia», The Saratov State Art Museum named after A.N.Radichshev.

Wladimir von Swertschkoff was born in 1820/1822 (September 14, 1821?) in Lovisa, Finland. He was a master of the battle painting, history painting, portraiture and still life. The artist became known in the first place as a master of stained glass art. Biography of the artist is connected with Finland, Russia, Germany and Italy. The most important collection of Swertschkoff ‘s works is kept in the State Russian Museum.

Wladimir von Swertschkoff died on 2/14 July 1888 in Florence, Italy.

Wladimir von Swertschkoff

Swertschkoff W. Soldiers in front of barracks. 1848
Swertschkoff W. Altar chorister. 1848
Swertschkoff W. A copy from the Rembrandt’s work. Self-portrait. 1848
Swertschkoff W.A copy from the Rembrandt’s work. Portrait of a young woman. 1848
Swertschkoff W. A copy from the Rembrandt’s work. A young man at a window. 1848
Swertschkoff W. A copy from the Rembrandt’s work. Alexander the Great. 1848
Swertschkoff W. A copy from the Rembrandt’s work. Danae. 1848
Swertschkoff W.Jacob blesses Joseph's sons. 1848
Swertschkoff W. A copy from the Rembrandt’s work. Holy Family. 1848
Swertschkoff W. Interior
Swertschkoff W. Interior
Swertschkoff W. A man drawing a cityscape. 1850
Swertschkoff W. Stables. 1850
Swertschkoff W. Members of People’s volunteer corps. 1850-th
Swertschkoff W. Beginning of the battle at Gamla Karleby. 1855
Swertschkoff W. Surrender of an English launch. 1855
Swertschkoff W. Fort Gustavsvern repelled an attack of Englishmen. 1855
Swertschkoff W. Portrait Mats Gustafson Kankonen. 1856
Swertschkoff W. Portrait of Andreas Donner. 1856
Swertschkoff W. Still life. Flowers. 1856
Swertschkoff W. The interior of the room. 1859
Swertschkoff W. A drawing Woman in a blue dress. 1860
Swertschkoff W. Still life. Flowers. 1867
Swertschkoff W. Minor coat of arms of the Romanov dynasty
Swertschkoff W. Still life
Swertschkoff W. Still life (“Utensils”)
W. Swertschkoff’s Studio. Family arms of Kurck. 1871
W. Swertschkoff’s Studio. Family arms of Horn. 1871
W. Swertschkoff’s Studio. Heraldic stained glass windows. 1871
W. Swertschkoff’s Studio. Stained glass window in the palace of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich. 1872
W. Swertschkoff’s Studio. Stained glass windows with allegories of Art. 1873
W. Swertschkoff’s Studio. Queen Karin Mansdotter. 1875
W. Swertschkoff’s Studio. King Gustavus II Adolphus. 1875
W. Swertschkoff’s Studio. Christ on the Cross. 1875
W. Swertschkoff’s Studio. Sleeping Beauty. 1873-1876
W. Swertschkoff’s Studio. Snow White. 1873-1876
W. Swertschkoff’s Studio. Seven ravens. 1873-1876
Swertschkoff W. Still life with a bas-relief portrait of Carl Linnaeus. 1878
Swertschkoff W. Still life (Fruit). 1886

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Additional materials

Riitta Kormano, Intendant of the Department of Museums Adminisrtation of Turku. Wladimir Swertschkoff – monialainen kansainvalinen taiteilija (doc, pdf)

Participants of an exhibition

The Russian Museum expresses a sincere gratitude and thanks all participants of this project in Finland and Russia who provided materials for the creation of this exhibition and assisted in organising for its preparation.

Participants of an exhibition in Finland

Turku Adult Education Centre in Turku
Ilkka Wirth, President of the People's Institute for Finnish-speakers in Turku
Elena Levantovskaya, Head Virtual Branch of the Russian Museum in the National Institute of Turku Finnish
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Turku
Alexander B. Sverchkov, Consul General
Department of Museums Adminisrtation of Turku
Olli Immonen, head of the Museum management of Turku
Riitta Kormano, Intendant
Riina Tiaynen, amanuens
Tatiana Tolonen, Researcher
Turun Kansainvaliset Kirjamessut
Kari J. Kettula, ohjelmapaallikko
Turku Cathedral Museum
Combining parishes Turku and Kaarina
Riikka Kaysti, Quartermaster Museum
Presidential Palace. (Helsinki)
Aiyu fon Sheneman, cultural studies

Participants of an exhibition in Russia

Tatiana Knyazhitskaya, head of Internet portal "Stained glass in Russia» www.vitroart.ru
The Saratov State Art Museum named after A.N.Radichshev
Grodskova Tamara, director
Pashkova Ljudmila, deputy director for science work
Krasnoperova Lidia, senior research fellow of department of foreign art
The State Russian Museum
Gusev Vladimir, director
Kuleshov Natalia, deputy director for educational activities

Department of development of the project "The Russian Museum: the Virtual Branch"
Babina Olga, the head of department
Ivanenko Anna
Lewandowsky Sergey
Lefterova Natalia
Gladkikh Maria
Doronina Tatiana
Rudenskaya Maria

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