The humorous situation, masterly depicted types and convincing development of the subject contributed to the success of this painting, which was often repeated and varied by the artist.

Solomatkin Leonid

Solomatkin, Leonid Ivanovich
1837, Sudzha (Kursk Province)/Ukraine (?)-1883, St Petersburg
Painter. Studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture (1855-60) and the Imperial Academy of Arts (1861-66). Contributed to exhibitions (from 1860).