🎨 On this day in 1840, Russian artist Pavel Brullov was born. Known for his stunning landscapes and captivating scenes of everyday life, he came from a prominent artistic family – his father was architect Alexander Brullov, while his uncle was the celebrated painter Karl Brullov. Interestingly, Brullov was both a member of the Peredvizhniki (often called the Wanderers in English), who challenged the established academic art system, and a full member of the Imperial Academy of Arts. After graduating from Saint Petersburg University with a degree in physics and mathematics, Brullov travelled extensively in Europe. He lived in Italy, France and England, where he also studied art history.