Andrey Somov
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Summary
Andrey Somov was born on May 11, 1830[1], in Klinsky Uyezd[2]. He died on May 30, 1909[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a copper engraver[5], art historian[6], art theorist[7], art critic[8], and museologist[9]. He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 27, 1830[11]
- Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[12]
- Child: Aleksandr Somov[13], Konstantin Somov[14]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[15]
- Occupation: teacher[16]
- Field of work: art history[17], art theory[18], art criticism[19], translating activity[20]
- Employer: Hermitage Museum[21], Imperial Academy of Arts[22]
- Educated at: Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[23], Imperial St. Petersburg University[24]
- Notable work: Ermitage Impérial - Catalogue de la Galerie des tableaux, volume II, Ecoles Néerlandaises et Ecole Allemande[25], Catalogue gallery Kusheleva-Bezborodko[26]
- Award received: Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27], Order of Saint Stanislaus[28], Order of St. Vladimir[29], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[30], Order of Saint Anna[31], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[32], Knight of the Legion of Honour[33], Order of Franz Joseph[34], Royal Order of the Polar Star[35], Order of the Red Eagle[36], Уваровская премия[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Family name: Somov[39]
- Given name: Andrej[40]
- Topic's main category: Q22809621[41]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[44], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[46], Italian[47]
- Sibling: Osip Somov[48]
- Contributed to creative work: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[49]
- Has works in the collection: Finnish National Gallery[50]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[51]
- Civil rank: Privy Councillor[52]
FAQs
Where was Andrey Somov born?
Andrey Somov was born in Klinsky Uyezd[2].
Where did Andrey Somov die?
Andrey Somov died in Saint Petersburg[4].
What did Andrey Somov do for work?
Andrey Somov worked as a copper engraver[5], art historian[6], art theorist[7], art critic[8], and museologist[9].
Where did Andrey Somov go to school?
Andrey Somov was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[23] and Imperial St. Petersburg University[24].
What awards did Andrey Somov receive?
Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27], Order of Saint Stanislaus[28], Order of St. Vladimir[29], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[30].