[2] He received a gold medal in 1861 for his painting "Rest at Haymaking" but, two years later, became part of the "Revolt of the Fourteen", a group of students who supported Realism and opposed the Academy's insistence on promoting the Classical style.

[2] The following year, he was awarded the title of Academician for his painting "Leaving Church, in Pskov".

[3] He was also a regular participant in the "Association of Travelling Art Exhibitions" (Peredvizhniki), although he had some disagreements with their approach and never officially became a member.

In addition, he took part in several international exhibitions, including the Weltausstellung 1873 Wien and the Exposition Universelle (1878).

[2] Media related to Alexander Ivanovich Morozov at Wikimedia Commons