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Illustration to Pushkin’s poem The Bronze Horseman by Alexander Benoit
Artistic illustrations by Alexander Benois are today considered the best depiction of Pushkin’s works. Work on a series of works for the “Bronze Horseman” Benoit began in 1903, and in order to achieve such
Description of the painting by Alexander Benois “Summer Garden under Peter the Great”
Tsar-father, reformer of Russia Peter Alekseevich Romanov invented fun for his subjects. Or rather, something like a punishment. Not accustomed to local nobles to the promenade. And as he did not at first drive
Description of the painting by Alexander Benois “Parade under Paul I”
In 1907, Benoit performed a series of works on historical subjects, which included the painting “Parade under Paul I”. This was due to the order of the publisher I. N. Knebel for his “Russian
Description of the painting by Alexander Benois “Cemetery”
Many works by Benoit are distinguished by gloom, dullness, anxiety. This distinctive feature of the artist has always distinguished him from both modern and classical artists. His works are imbued with darkness and reflections,
Description of the painting by Alexander Benois “Versailles. Walk the King “
Alexander Benois showed great interest in the art of Russian and European Baroque since childhood. He sought to achieve a synthesis of Western European trends and some elements of traditional Russian folk art. He