Andrei Ukhtomsky

He attended the Yaroslavl Theological Seminary [ru], but did not complete his studies; quitting in 1786 to become an under-clerk at the Orphan's Court.

He displayed his artistic abilities while there and, in 1795, was allowed to resign his position to attend the Imperial Academy of Arts, where he studied with Ignaz Sebastian Klauber.

He graduated in 1800, with the title of "Artist", and was appointed to engrave cityscapes of Saint Petersburg, originally painted by Semyon Shchedrin Soon, his works were in great demand and fetching high prices.

He began specializing in portraits, for which he was awarded the title of "Academician" in 1808, and he was named manager of the academy's printing house in 1815.

In 840, he was commissioned to make a large series of engravings, depicting the travels of Admiral Vasily Golovnin.