A sketchy history from Soshenko and Shevchenko in the early 19th century, to Kuznetsov and Pokhitonov at the end, with 3 famous expatriates.
Samokish
The horse in chivalry, carrying Mazeppa or Haidamak insurgent, in the circus, racing riderless through Rome, and in Vernet’s studio.
In the late 19th century, Ukrainian painters started local art schools, and their students went on to make art in increasingly modern styles.
He remained popular and successful in Ukraine and Russia from the 1880s into the Second World War, through revolution, war and starvation.
The Eclectic Light Company 