Ivan Choultse was a Russian painter known for his landscapes and cityscapes. He was born in St. Petersburg and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in that city. He went on to travel extensively throughout Russia, painting scenes from the countryside and urban areas. Choultse's paintings are characterized by their atmospheric quality and attention to detail. He often painted scenes from everyday life, such as peasant farmers working in the fields or workers in the city. His work also frequently included images of churches and other religious buildings.