Fedot Ivanovich Shubin

1792

Bust Of Lomonosov

Fedot Shubin (1740-1805): Russia's foremost 18th-century sculptor, renowned for neoclassical portrait busts & statues of Catherine the Great and other prominent figures. Explore his legacy!

Bust Of Tsar Paul I — Fedot Ivanovich Shubin

Wikipedia Fedot Ivanovich Shubin (May 28, 1740 – May 24, 1805) is widely regarded as the greatest sculptor of 18th-century Russia. He was born in a Pomor village near Kholmogory and, inspired by the example of his neighbour Mikhail Lomonosov, he walked all the way to St Petersburg at the age of 18. Lomonosov took notice of his talent in walrus ivory carving (a folkcraft traditionally practised i