BOTKIN Mikhail Petrovich

brother Basil and Sergei Botkins, painter. Born in 1839, Mr.. At the Academy of Fine Arts was engaged in painting, led by Professor Zavjalova and F. Bruni. He lived several years in Germany, France, and mainly: in Italy. Returning from abroad, Botkin exhibited at the Academy two paintings, "Bacchante with a tambourine" and "Crying in the rivers of Babylon", for which he earned the title of academician. In addition to historical painting, Botkin, many also engage in the genre. Since 1879. Botkin is a member of the Academy of Fine Arts. Many engaged engraving strong vodka (eau forte). During his many years of traveling Botkin was a museum of works of art and objects of art industry (see. "Stamp Collection. Botkin, St Petersburg., 1911). In 1880, Mr.. Botkin, published the book "Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov. His life and correspondence ". In the Tretyakov Gallery are two pictures of Botkin.