Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Over the water”
This picture is made in the style of the Vasnetsov-the Wanderer. The main idea – to show a simple Russian girl for her usual occupation. The picture is not screaming colors and bright colors.
Description of the painting by Georges Braque “Musician”
Multidisciplinary art creator Georges Braque has noted himself in history as a decorator, sculptor and graphic artist. He mastered the ideas of impressionism, was for a long time immersed in Fauvism, together with the
Description of the painting by Francisco de Goya “The shooting of the rebels”
In 1808, an event occurred in Madrid that inspired Francisco Goya to create a unique masterpiece. In early May, a revolt of patriots against the French who occupied Spain broke out in this city.
Description of Eugene Delacroix’s painting The Death of Sardanapala
The poem, written in 1821 by Byron based on the legends of King Sardanapale, after 6 years, led the legendary creator of large-scale canvases to create a great dramatic composition. In the picture we
Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “Portrait of Count Olivares”
Velasquez’s circle of interests was surprisingly broad: genre scenes, historical and religious themes, mythological subjects. All styles of painting the artist tried, until he stopped at the portraits. In the early manner of writing,
Description of the painting by Alexander Deineka “Relay”
Among the famous Soviet painters, Alexander Deineka became famous as the author of life-affirming solar paintings dedicated to the perfect moral and physical appearance of a person. The artist wrote canvases about sports, about
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
Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “Surrender of Breda”
The famous painting of the legendary Spanish artist of the XVII century, Diego Velázquez, entitled “The Delivery of Breda”, was written by him in 1635 based on real historical events that took place in
Description of the painting by Apollinaria Vasnetsov “Autumn Leaves”
As you know, Vasnetsov loved the Russian nature and portrayed it with particular trepidation. He not only conveyed what he saw on his canvases, but also sought to let the viewer understand what he
Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Storm on the Sea at Night”
The sea in all its states is the main theme of the paintings of Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky. One of his masterpieces, undoubtedly, is considered the painting “Storm on the Sea at Night”, which was