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| | Mikhail Nesterov (1862-1942) |
 | | Between his studies with V. Perov, A. Savrasov, and I. Prianishnikov at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture (1877-1881 and 1884-1886), Mikhail Vasilievich Nesterov attended the Petersburg Academy of Arts from 1882 to 1884. |
 | | In addition to participating in the Abramtsevo Art Circle and being a founding member of the Union of Russian Artists, Nesterov included his works in the exhibitions of World of Art (1899-1901) and 36 Artists (1901). |
 | | Nesterov was also recognized in 1942 as a distinguished figure in art in the Russian Soviet Federal Republic for his work in the areas of portraiture, landscape painting, and genre scenes. |
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