STEFANOVSKY Ivan Petrovich

7 марта 1850 — 1878

Painter, graphic artist

From the priest's family. He studied at the Penza gymnasium (1861-1865), the Imperial Academy of arts (1868-1875). In 1870 the figure was awarded a small silver medal in 1872 for his drawing and sketches — small and large silver medals. In 1874, for the painting "the Return of workers to the village in the rain" received a first prize at the competition of the Society for the encouragement of artists. In 1875 "as having the class work with nature and large silver medal" was awarded the title of class artist of 3-й degree.

In the same year he left Petersburg from-за lung disease, in November of 1876 he returned, but already in December from-за increased disease again was forced to go "home". Has repeatedly filed a petition for his eligibility for financial assistance in OPH and the Imperial Academy of arts; in 1877 received a lump sum allowance from the Imperial Academy of arts.

he Participated with his works in lotteries at the annual meetings of the society for encouragement of arts (1877, 1878). He exhibited works at the academic exhibition in 1877.

Works are in several Museum collections, including the State Tretyakov gallery.