Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni, (1836–1902)
In the Synagogue
Oil on canvas
He was born to an Italian family of artisans. He received his first lessons from his brother Pavel (1822-1913), who was also an artist. In 1852, he enrolled at the Imperial Academy of Arts. Five years later, he was awarded two silver medals for his work.
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni, (1836–1902)
Jewish smugglers, c. 1860
Oil on canvas
Height: 89.5 cm (35.2 in); Width: 120.5 cm (47.4 in)
Russian Museum
That same year, he made a study trip to Italy and France, at his own expense. When he returned in 1860, he received a gold medal for his painting "Jewish Smugglers", which might now be perceived as somewhat Anti-Semitic although, judging by his later works, he harbored no such sentiment.
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni, 1836 - 1902
THE JEWISH FIDDLE-PLAYER
Oil on canvas
31 by 25.5cm., 12 1/4 by 10in.
Private collection
After that, he travelled again, to Spain and Belgium and, when he returned in 1862, received another gold medal along with a stipend that allowed him to continue his studies abroad.
Alexander Antonowich Rizzoni
The courtship, c. 1891
Watercolour
26 x 38 cm. (66 x 96.5 cm.)
Private collection
He spent four years in Paris and Rome, where he painted portraits of the Catholic clergy, scenes from folk life, and interiors of church buildings and synagogues. In 1866, he showed eight of these paintings in Saint Petersburg, earning the title of "Academician" and an extension of his stipend. Two years later, he showed more works and was named a Professor.
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni (Russian, 1836–1902)
The cardinal's visit , c. 1868–1868
Oil on Panel
45.5 x 34.5 cm. (17.9 x 13.6 in.)
Private collection
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni (1836–1902)
Rome: the Interior with a Cardinal, c. 1872
Oil on panel
Victoria and Albert Museum
Alexander (Aleksandr) Antonovich Rizzoni (Russian, 1836–1902)
Conclave , ca. 1890–1899
Oil on canvas
28 x 33.5 cm. (11 x 13.2 in.)
Private collection
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Portrait eines Kardinals / Portrait of a Cardinal, c. 1898–1898 Oil on Canvas 27.5 x 18 cm. (10.8 x 7.1 in.) Private collection |
Oil on canvas 46 x 36 cm. (18.1 x 14.2 in.) Private collection |
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Alexander (Aleksandr) Antonovich Rizzoni (Russian, 1836–1902)Kardinal Oil on wood 18 x 14 cm. (7.1 x 5.5 in.) Private collection |
Rizzoni Alexander Antonovich [1836-1902] Portrait of the Cardinal. 1900 Canvas, oil 32.8 x 25 Rybinsk State Historical, Architectural and Art Museum-Reserve |
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni (Russian, 1836–1902)
A Cardinal Receiving Guests , c. 1883
Oil on panel
28 x 42 cm. (11 x 16.5 in.)
Private collection
When his stipend expired, he chose to stay in Rome, but continued to exhibit in Saint Petersburg. He also helped acquire paintings for the Tretyakov Gallery and the collector, Bogdan Khanenko. From this point on, his works dealt almost exclusively with the Catholic Church; plus some portraits of young women.
Alexander Antonowich Rizzoni, 1836-1902
AT THE FOUNTAIN OF A SOUTHERN CITY
Oil on canvas. Doubled.
49 x 26.5 cm.
Private collection
His paintings are notable for their attention to details in the environment and costume, but are considered somewhat sentimental. Non-Catholic commentators in Russia were also concerned with his lack of "critical detachment".
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Alexander (Aleksandr) Antonovich Rizzoni (Russian, 1836–1902) A young beauty , c. 1900 Oil on Canvas 38.1 x 30.5 cm. (15 x 12 in.) |
Attributed to Alexander (Aleksandr) Antonovich Rizzoni (Russian, 1836–1902) Damenporträt , c. 1880–1880 Oil on Wood 23.5 x 15 cm. (9.3 x 5.9 in.) |
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Alexander (Aleksandr) Antonovich Rizzoni (Russian, 1836–1902) Portrait of an elegant lady Oil on canvas 40 x 20 cm. (15.7 x 7.9 in.)
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Alexander (Aleksandr) Antonovich Rizzoni (Russian, 1836–1902) ITALKA , c. 1887 Watercolor 25 x 17 cm. (9.8 x 6.7 in.)
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An extremely harsh article appeared in June, 1901 calling him the "worst of all modern artists", a disgrace to Russian art, and suggesting that all of his works be thrown away; an attack that was probably related to his subject matter and loyalties, rather than artistic quality. After that, and some similar follow-up criticisms, he fell into a depression and committed suicide the following year.
Alexander Antonowich Rizzoni
The Street Musician, c. 1873
Oil on canvas
20 x 26 cm. (7 7/8 x 10 1/3 in.)
Private collection
In 1990, one of his paintings, "The Italian Shop", was among a dozen stolen from the Serpukhov Historical and Art Museum. It was recovered in 2010, after being found in a private collection. More on Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni
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