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Malyshev Mikhail Ye (G.) (1852-1913) - painter and graphic artist. Genre painter, battle scenes, historical painter and illustrator. Born in St. Petersburg., In the years 1871-76. studied at the Academy of Arts. During the Russian-Turkish war of 1877-78. with the writer V. Garshins was as a volunteer in the army in the Balkans. Since the early 1880's exhibitor of many exhibitions, including AH, TPHV, St. Petersburg. Society of Artists. In 1913 the Academy of Arts was set up personal exhibition of works by the artist. The works are in several museums in Russia, including GTG.
This picture probably belongs to a series of Balkan artist.