Background
GORELOV, Gavriil was born on April 4, 1880.
GORELOV, Gavriil was born on April 4, 1880.
Studied at the N.Seliverstov Art School, 1898-1803, under K.Savitskii, then at the Petersburg Academy of Arts, 1903-1911, under P.Chistiakov. Pupil of I. Repin and A. Rubo. Studied at academies in France, Germany and Italy, 1911-1912.
Early works deal with themes from Russian history and arc noted for their skill in depicting historical scenes, situations, costumes and utensils (“Mockery of Heretics,” 1908, etc). From 1912 member, Mobile- Art Exhibitions Association. From 1924 member, Association of Painters of Rcvol Russia.
Under the Soviet regime turned to themes from revol- libcration movement, events of the Civil War, World War 2 and scenes of Soviet everyday life.
Member, USSR Academy of Arts from 1953.