Description of the painting by Arseny Meschersky “Caucasus”

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1. Description of the painting by Arseny Meschersky “Ice”A. I. Meshchersky later began to master painting at the Academy, he worked a lot on his own and only half a century later he decided to master the rules of writing pictures. His work style was special, he was completely disagree with the teachers. The artist did not plan to be a portrait painter, […]...
2. Description of the painting by Mikhail Lermontov “Memories of the Caucasus”1838, oil on cardboard, State Lermontov Museum-Reserve Tarkhany. The great Russian poet M. Yu. Lermontov possessed not only a poetic gift – his artistic heritage is extremely rich. It is known that the poet was serious about painting, taking lessons, making copies of famous paintings. So far, only part of the works has been preserved […]...
3. Description of the painting by Lev Lagorio “In the mountains of the Caucasus”In his life, Lagorio devoted more than half of his paintings to the sea. Once marveling at the genius of Aivazovsky, once visiting the coast, he could not wrest from his soul a passion for the ocean. But there are other paintings in his work – cases from life, beautiful landscapes, where there is still […]...
4. Description of the painting by Vasily Tropinin “Portrait of the artist’s son, Arseny”A special sphere in the art of Vasily Tropinin is occupied by portraits of children. For the entire life devoted to creativity, he created more than twenty canvases on this subject. Childish images were especially lovely for the artist, because his main love and hope is a growing native son. Children Tropinin writes with musical […]...
5. Description of the painting by Arseny Shurygin “Arrest”A. N. Shurygin for his short creative work wrote a few works, but each of his paintings is original, and the characters are realistic. The work “Arrest” reflects not only the essence of the arrest process that was relevant for the troubled period in Russia at that time, but also truly conveys the mood and […]...
6. Description of the painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir “Walk”The painting was painted in 1870. This canvas in a completely typical impressionist style. We see a woman and a man, who are depicted against the backdrop of lush greenery. They walk in nature. A man gives a woman a hand, as if to help quickly overcome a certain obstacle, which for us remains completely […]...
7. Description of the painting by Claude Monet “Frost”The painting was painted by Claude Monet in 1880. The painter was a true master of landscapes. His impressive paintings amaze viewers with their special color and incredibly deep sound. We feel the particular impression of the artist from the fact that he contemplates nature. Every second something new happens, the shade of objects is […]...
8. Description of the painting by Isaac Levitan “Blooming apple trees”Picture painted in 1895 Levitan knew how to feel the quiet life of nature itself. He could masterfully convey the full charm of an ordinary landscape, find magnificence in the familiar and seemingly unremarkable. The viewer sees the blossoming apple trees. In the spring all nature only wakes up from a winter stupor. Greens are […]...
9. Description of the painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir “On the Terrace” (Two Sisters)Picture painted in 1881 This creation of the master is one of the brightest in Renoir, if we consider it in terms of the saturation of the colors used. Initially, the work was called “Sisters”, but in real life the heroines depicted are not related to each other. We see the summer terrace of the […]...
10. Description of the painting by Arkady Rylov “In Nature”Rylov was a master of landscapes in the symbolist spirit. He was a direct student of Kuindzhi. The artist loved the most complete images, special lighting, an unusual understanding of light. The whole landscape is imbued with an incredibly joyful feeling. The space is built in a special way. This style was typical for the […]...
11. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Adoration of the Shepherds”Rubens painting was the final sketch for the grand altar image. This creation is characterized by a special tonality of reddish color. Also worth noting is the free texture of the master brush strokes of the painter. You can feel the influence on Rubens painting in Venice. For later works of the artist such a […]...
12. Description of the painting by Alexei Savrasov “Sunset over the swamp”The picture was created in 1871. Savrasov was formed as an artist at a time when landscape as a genre was only becoming in Russian painting. The Wanderers were pioneers. And it was very difficult to become them. In the early landscapes of the painter, landscapes are still filled with an incredible spirit of romanticism. […]...
13. Description of the painting by Isaac Levitan “Before the storm”The painting was painted in 187 9 years. We see the outskirts of the village. To the right there is a street with houses slanting from time to time. Two boys are engaged in the usual game. They are very passionate about something and do not notice that a thunderstorm is gathering. Levitan used the […]...
14. Description of the painting by Vincent Van Gogh “Lilac bush”The researchers found that the baths of Gogh depicted one of the corners of the beautiful garden of the hospital in Saint-Remy. At the bottom of the picture we see irises. They are found in many paintings of the artist. They surround a fairly narrow path. It is she who passes by the lilac bush, […]...
15. Description of the painting by Hans Holbein “Self-portrait”The artist creates a small self-portrait. In doing so, he uses mean means. It is to them, he resorts in his work more and more often. Traditionally, Holbein portrayed his models on an absolutely neutral background. But here he makes it golden to remind of the Middle Ages. In those days, this color was a […]...
16. Description of the painting by Efim Volkov “At the monastery”All the paintings of the artist in one way or another reflect the grief that lurked in his soul. He loved to depict the elders and monks who had escaped from the reality of the world. They found shelter in monasteries. Volkov incredibly loved the nature of central Russia. During a trip to the Crimea, […]...
17. Description of the painting by Vladimir Makovsky “Peasant Children”Before us is the famous painting of a famous painter. When you look at it, no pompous feeling is felt. The artist seeks to maximize the natural image of peasant life. He is interested in a special relationship between children who are united by work. We see that the girl is engaged in needlework, and […]...
18. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Gulf of Naples in the morning”This canvas was written in 1843. Aivazovsky at that time lived in Italy. The magnificent nature of this region inspired the artist to write works of incredible beauty. Viewers admire such a refined understanding with which the master could convey the beauty of the surrounding region. We see the Gulf of Naples, which is depicted […]...
19. Description of the painting by Arkhip Kuindzhi “Lake Ladoga”This canvas was written in 1873. All the summer of 1872, Kuinji spent on Valaam. The result was the emergence of this ingenious creation. The landscape is at a crossroads. On the one hand, this is a realistic understanding by the artist of nature. But at the same time, the characteristic influence of romanticism is […]...
20. Description of the painting by Isaac Levitan “Moonlit Night”The painting was painted in 1897. The artist understood all the charm of tender nature. Her charm is transparent, and the charm is imbued with a special sadness. His painting makes a special impression on us. It is very simple and natural, but it is in this extraordinary sophistication. It is important that for this […]...
21. Description of the painting by Isaac Brodsky “Church”The picture was created by I. I. Brodsky in 1905. The painter preferred landscapes in which he skillfully used the techniques and special motifs characteristic of the works of old masters. If at an early stage he tried to bring some kind of symbolist type fiction into his creations, then at a later period he […]...
22. Description of the painting by Arkady Plastov “Spring” (Noon)Almost all the paintings of Arkady Plastov are devoted to the life of the peasants. We see a woman and a man who went on a motorcycle for a walk. The day was incredibly hot, so it was decided to turn to the spring to freshen up. He was carefully fenced in order to avoid […]...
23. Description of the painting by Wilhelm Purvita “Last Snow”Purvit depicts the early spring. This time is really wonderful. The snow has already melted in places, exposing the bare ground. Trees are standing with bare branches and waiting for the arrival of this heat. In the foreground we see a hilly landscape with rare trees. Right behind the hill is a wooden house. If […]...
24. Description of the painting by Viktor Vasnetsov “Tsar Ivan Vasilyevich the Terrible”In this picture, the image of Ivan Vasilyevich the Terrible is transmitted incredibly deeply. Vasnetsov clearly showed how to create a portrait of a historical character, so that it was incredibly lively, as deep as possible and very soulful. We see the terrible just as his contemporaries describe. Most likely, the painter was helped by […]...
25. Description of the painting by Konstantin Yuon “Russian winter Ligachevo”Yuon masterfully painted landscapes. He preferred the nature of the Moscow region. He loved the village Ligachevo. It was there that the artist had a house. We see one of the clear days of winter. The painter depicts what happens behind the outskirts of the village. This is the real kingdom of Winter. The forest, […]...
26. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Winter Landscape”Aivazovsky was a true master of landscape. Each of his paintings is a real discovery of the beauty of Russian nature. Today we are all in a hurry somewhere and just do not have time to stop and notice the special charm of the surrounding world. The artist helps us understand that true splendor is […]...
27. Description of the painting by Isaac Levitan “Lake. Rus “This last picture of Levitan was painted in 1895. “Lake Rus” – the main work of the painter of the later period. The artist has not completed this creation, as he died. But even in this unfinished form, the picture makes a huge impression on all viewers. Sunny day, its incredible freshness and special brightness, […]...
28. Description of the painting by Lev Feliksovich Lagorio “Harbor (1859)”This artist was an incredibly talented marine painter and landscape painter. Art critics call him a follower of Aivazovsky. His love for the sea was limitless, and this forced Lagorio to take up a brush in his hands in order to portray the stunning seas of the Black Sea. He traveled a lot, and having […]...
29. Description of the painting by Giovanni Bellini “Praying for the cup”Before us is an early picture of the artist. In the center we see Christ, who is kneeling. If we look below, we can see the students. There are three of them. This is Peter, John, James. They unexpectedly fell asleep for themselves. It’s already getting light. The long night is over very soon. The […]...
30. Description of the painting by Arkhip Kuindzhi “Darial Gorge”Kuindzhi was able to return to the landscape the unusual beauty and sense of the magnificence of the world. Peredvizhniki sought to explore everything, and the artist wanted to enjoy what is. But he could not avoid interpretation at all. He interpreted nature as part of the forces of the cosmos, which can carry beauty. […]...
31. Description paintings by Ivan Kramskogo “Contemplator”In 1870 – 1880, the artist wrote a whole series of paintings, in which he depicted with extraordinary skill absolutely ordinary people (peasants) who live their own lives, full of special emotions. A peasant stands before us, standing on a snowy forest path. On it is an old caftan and traditional sandals. He put his […]...
32. Description of the painting by Diego Velasquez “Aesop”In the ancient Greek era, it was Aesop who was incredibly famous. The fables he created told people to each other. It was he who in the form of various animals embodied all sorts of human types. This is constant greed, incredible stupidity, great vanity and others. Many, listening to his fables of unusual sharpness, […]...
33. Description of the painting by Viktor Vasnetsov “Red Square”Vasnetsov was especially famous for his grand canvases on the theme of history and architecture. In them with special insight is recreated how Moscow looked in the distant 17th century. For the artist, this century was the most significant, as he believed that the architecture of this time is a real example of style for […]...
34. Description of the painting by Alexander Popov “In the Shadow”Alexander Popov – a true master. He created magnificent portraits and colorful landscapes. Before the viewer appears Russian nature in all its glory. We see a country road running away. On the left is a bench where you can sit to enjoy the cleanest air. On a hot summer day it is so nice to […]...
35. Description of the painting by Paul Cezanne “View of the Over”The painting was painted in 1874. The landscape of Auvers was a favorite motive of the Impressionists, and Cezanne as well. Simply striking maximum simplicity, a special sketch and a lively atmosphere. The landscape is very soft. From him comes a special peace. We feel how measured life flows. The whole space of the painting […]...
36. Description of the painting by Alexei Kondratievich Savrasov “Steppe by day (1875)”If you look at the landscape of Alexei Savrasov, then you can immediately feel the softness of the frozen light, the feeling of indescribable freedom and the even, calm breathing of Russian nature. The history of this painting is such that the artist, touring various Russian and Ukrainian provinces, was inspired by what he saw […]...
37. Description of the painting by Karl Bryullov “Walk”Watercolor created in 1849. We see a group of people walking around Madeira. The artist concentrated all his attention on an unusual wheelchair. Oxen are drawn into it. Ladies and two gentlemen comfortably settled in such an exotic carriage. People are specially allocated to emphasize their particular position. Only after this, the viewers are already […]...
38. Description of the painting by Anthony Van Dyck “St. Jerome”Van Dyke wrote a huge number of portraits. Plots mythological and religious become the main themes of his paintings. For two years he helped Rubens, which was the reason for such a strong influence on his painting of such a lush manner inherent in the painter. Van Dyke constantly varied the images that were characteristic […]...
39. Description of the painting by Mikhail Vrubel “Mikula Selyaninovich”This magnificent canvas was painted by Vrubel in 1896. It was assumed that it will be exhibited at the industrial exhibition. The creation was previously fully approved by the king. Nevertheless, the commission rejects the work, considering it to be non-fiction. Mamontov rented a special place next to the exhibition and set up a pavilion […]...
40. Description of the painting by Domenico Ghirlandaio “Portrait of an old man with a grandson”Ghirlandaio creates an incredibly realistic look. Whom he portrayed, this fact remained a mystery. The artist was able to create an incredibly touching image of a boy. Golden curls are knocked out from under the red caps. He clung to his grandfather. It seems that the child is seeking protection or wants to ask him […]...