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Karl Bryullov

1799–1852 · 18th–19th century · Russia · Romanticism

The Last Day of Pompeii — Karl Bryullov
The Last Day of Pompeii

How to recognize Karl Bryullov

Bryullov is the great Russian Romantic — grand academic compositions, dramatic light and polished, idealized figures. Look for theatrical history scenes (the fall of Pompeii) and dazzling society portraits.

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