The author of this painting Timofei Shitov was a famous artist and photographer, a student of the Moscow School of Arts, Sculpture and Architecture. In 1866 he opened his own photo studio I Moscow, and in 1890 also in Kaluga. Shitov used a special methodology to create lithographs from drawings and portraits. He invented a lithography technology that allowed clear transfer of all colors and shades. Shitov successfully combined photography and painting, he created the half-length portrait of Kaluga merchant Tsypulin in early 1890’s.
It was due to Ivan Tsypulin that Kaluga became a large port hub in the late XIX century. He started his career as the authorized representative of Oka steamship line and later became an owner of a steamship jetty. In 1873б Tsypulin established passenger and tug steamship line. His office was located in a mansion near the jetty, the site of the current Podvoisky street. The merchant also owned several houses in Kaluga and the wealthy Krasnoye estate 47 kilometers from the city.
When he became city Mayor, Tsypulin made a great contribution in Kaluga municipal improvement, was actively involved in matters of municipal services and construction. Even in the second half of the XIX century residents still got water from wells – so Tsypulin initiated the construction of a municipal water line that was inaugurated on April 19, 1887. As a token of appreciation, Kaluga citizens presented a memorable gift to Ivan Tsypulin – a silver water tower on a marble pedestal. The inscription on the pedestal was: To Kaluga Mayor I.K. Tsypulin from home owners, citizens and residents of Kaluga, grateful for the construction of municipal water line.
In 1887, the merchant issued the interest-free loan of 9,000 rubles for the establishment of Kaluga Municipal Society of Mutual Fire Insurance of the Property of the Society Members and another loan of 2,000 rubles to construct a workhouse. He established a Savings and Loan Partnership to issue short-term loans, which greatly helped local craftsmen. As a sign of appreciation, they gifted to Tsypulin the icon of the Holy Martyr Antip in a rich silver mounting.
The Trading House was established in Kaluga also with Tsypulin’s participation. He opened churches in the Eparchial Female School and Kaluga Male Gymnasium. In addition to municipal development, the Mayor was actively involved in charity. He donated his three-story stone house with the value of 70,000 rubles for a vocational school and another 30,000 rubles for its establishment.
Ivan Tsypulin received several government awards. He was last awarded with the order of Saint Vladimir of the 4-th degree on December 2, 1899.
It was due to Ivan Tsypulin that Kaluga became a large port hub in the late XIX century. He started his career as the authorized representative of Oka steamship line and later became an owner of a steamship jetty. In 1873б Tsypulin established passenger and tug steamship line. His office was located in a mansion near the jetty, the site of the current Podvoisky street. The merchant also owned several houses in Kaluga and the wealthy Krasnoye estate 47 kilometers from the city.
When he became city Mayor, Tsypulin made a great contribution in Kaluga municipal improvement, was actively involved in matters of municipal services and construction. Even in the second half of the XIX century residents still got water from wells – so Tsypulin initiated the construction of a municipal water line that was inaugurated on April 19, 1887. As a token of appreciation, Kaluga citizens presented a memorable gift to Ivan Tsypulin – a silver water tower on a marble pedestal. The inscription on the pedestal was: To Kaluga Mayor I.K. Tsypulin from home owners, citizens and residents of Kaluga, grateful for the construction of municipal water line.
In 1887, the merchant issued the interest-free loan of 9,000 rubles for the establishment of Kaluga Municipal Society of Mutual Fire Insurance of the Property of the Society Members and another loan of 2,000 rubles to construct a workhouse. He established a Savings and Loan Partnership to issue short-term loans, which greatly helped local craftsmen. As a sign of appreciation, they gifted to Tsypulin the icon of the Holy Martyr Antip in a rich silver mounting.
The Trading House was established in Kaluga also with Tsypulin’s participation. He opened churches in the Eparchial Female School and Kaluga Male Gymnasium. In addition to municipal development, the Mayor was actively involved in charity. He donated his three-story stone house with the value of 70,000 rubles for a vocational school and another 30,000 rubles for its establishment.
Ivan Tsypulin received several government awards. He was last awarded with the order of Saint Vladimir of the 4-th degree on December 2, 1899.
