Sergey Vinogradov, a painter and graphic artist, was born on July 4, 1870 (although some sources indicate June 7, 1869) in the village of Bolshye Soli in the Kostroma province. He showed an early interest in art and decided to pursue it as a career. He studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture (MUZhViZ) under notable artists like Evgraf Sorokin, Vasily Polenov, Illarion Pryanishnikov, and Vladimir Makovsky. His talent was quickly recognized, earning him medals and accolades for his work.

Vinogradov's landscapes, genre paintings, and drawings gained widespread acclaim and attracted major collectors of Russian art. He moved between different cities, teaching and participating in various art societies and exhibitions. In Kharkiv, he taught drawing at a vocational school and joined the Peredvizhniki movement (often called The Wanderers or The Itinerants). In Moscow, he worked in book graphics and taught at the Stroganov Art and Industrial College.

Throughout his career, Vinogradov was involved in public activities and artistic circles. He co-founded the "Exhibition of 36 artists" and was a part of the "World of Art" and the Union of Russian Artists. He traveled extensively in Russia and Europe, seeking inspiration for his art.

In 1912, he became an academician and later a full member of the Russian Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. Vinogradov's work was diverse, capturing the beauty of nature and daily life with a unique artistic flair. He continued to contribute to the art world until his passing on February 5, 1938, in Riga.