Background
BAKANOV, Ivan was born on January 22, 1870.
BAKANOV, Ivan was born on January 22, 1870.
From 1914 taught at Palekh art school. One of first Palekh painters to turn to modern themes after successfully overcoming the conventionality of iconpainting. His work included subjects from works of Russian lit classics and Russian folklore.
Through the application of ancient enameling techniques his works are distinguished by their original coloring and subtle palette. Painted on wood, ceramics, enamel, papier-mache. Also did book illustrations.