Fedot Shubin

Covering a broad range of genres - portrait, monumental and decorative sculpture, bas-relief - Shubin achieved such psychological depth and plastic perfection that he can be considered one of the great masters of the world art. A bust of Prince Alexander Golitsyn, a diplomat during Catherine's reign, is an impressive image of an educated nobleman, in whom a sensitive mind merged with refinement, and a sense of superiority with tiredness of an ageing man. The folds of his garment, which underline the turn of his head and sholders, are marvelously fashioned.