Solomon Kishinevsky was a Russian painter born in the city of Kishinev (now Chisinau, Moldova) and studied at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts. Kishinevsky was known for his realistic style and his depictions of everyday life in Russia. He was also an accomplished portrait painter, and his subjects included members of the Russian royal family and other notable figures of his time. In addition to his paintings, Kishinevsky was an active member of the art community in St. Petersburg and was involved in organizing exhibitions and promoting the arts in Russia.