Who painted “The Bashkirs”?

“The Bashkirs” was painted by William Allan in 1814. Where to see it: Hermitage Museum.

Sir William Allan (1782 – 23 February 1850) was a Scottish historical painter known for his scenes of Russian life. He became president of the Royal Scottish Academy and was made a Royal Academician. Wikipedia

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“Frontier Guards (Circassian Prince on Horseback Selling Two Boys)”, 1814
“The Murder of David Rizzio”, 1833
“The Signing of the National Covenant in Greyfriars Kirkyard”, 1838
“The Battle of Waterloo”, 1843
“The Orphan”, 1838
“Tartar Robbers Dividing Spoil”, 1817
“Matthew Hardie, 1755 - 1826. Violin maker”, 1822
“William Blackwood, 1776 - 1834. Publisher”, 1830