19th Century
19th Century
kiriak kostandi
Kyriak Kostandi: A Soul Captured in Light and Shadow Born in the coastal town of Dofinovka, near Odesa, in 1852, Kyriak Kostiantynovych Kostandi’s life was inextricably linked to the vibrant artistic heart of southern Russia. His early years, steeped in Greek heritage and surrounded by the burgeoning cultural scene of Odesa, laid the foundation for a career that would ultimately blend realism with the evocative sensibilities of Impres…
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dated works
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1888
first work
1918
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through kiriak kostandi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
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