Nikanor Grigorievich Chernetsov (1804-1879) @- Russian painter, one of the brothers of a family of artists and architects Chernetsov. Born in the family of a tradesman of the city of Lukh of Kostroma province. Received his education at the Academy of arts in the class of M. N. Vorobyov,.
At the end of the academic year in 1827, was awarded the title of artist XIV class and a large gold medal.
In 1844 he was granted the title of painter at the court of His Imperial Majesty.