Konstantin Somov

1869–1939 (age 70)

Biography

Konstantin Somov translated the lyricism of the Russian Silver Age into luminous illustrations and graceful compositions, leaving an indelible mark on the worlds of books and salon painting alike.

He rests at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery, where the peaceful avenues echo with the warmth of the artistic community he helped nourish.

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