Richard Alexandrovich Bergholz: A Painter of Russian Light and Landscape Born in St. Petersburg in 1865, Richard Alexandrovich Bergholz emerged as a significant figure in late 19th and early 20th-century Russian landscape painting. His work, characterized by a luminous quality and an intimate understanding of the Russian countryside, reflects both the influence of the Hudson River School and a distinctly European sensibility – particularly evident in his time spent studying in Naples and Paris. Bergholz’s legacy lies not just in the beauty of his paintings but also in his contribution to est…