Description of the painting by Andrei Matveyev “Self-portrait with his wife”

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1. Description of the painting by Andrei Matveyev “Portrait of I. A. Golitsyn”Andrei Matveyev – one of the first Russian artists who received education in the field of art in Western Europe, where he as a member of a group of other students was sent on the initiative of Peter the Great. After 11 years of study in the Netherlands, Matveyev returned to Russia, where he was […]...
2. Description of the painting by Andrei Matveyev “Allegory of Painting”The famous painting “Allegory of Painting” by Russian artist Andrey Matveyev was painted in watercolor on oak canvas in 1725. It was a significant year for the painter. The picture was created and sent to the royal palace to express condolences to the wife of Peter I in connection with the death of the latter. […]...
3. Description of the painting by Andrei Matveyev “Portrait of Golitsyn”This portrait was written in a pair of the portrait of Prince Golitsyn himself, because it was intended that they would hang side by side and symbolize the consonant pair. The princess is depicted in a half-turn to her husband, inscribed in the canvas to the waist. She looks very majestic, as befits her status. […]...
4. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Self-portrait with his wife Isabella”This picture Rubens wrote after his marriage. On it, he depicted himself and his wife in front of a bush with honeysuckle. From the picture breathes serenity, self-confidence and happiness. Both figures are approximately the same and located near each other. With such a composition, the artist wanted to symbolize the equality of their marriage. […]...
5. Description of the painting by Peter Konchalovsky “Self-portrait with his wife” (1923)The canvas is rectilinearly reminiscent of the Rembrandt motive of the self-portrait with Saskia. By this the artist marks the immortality and modernity of the chosen topic. In the rich, colorful, material painting of a double portrait, a new style of the artist emerges – realism, which picked up the best legacy of the past. […]...
6. Description of the painting by Vasily Rozhdestvensky “Portrait of the artist’s wife”“Portrait of the artist’s wife” – one of the many works of Vasily Vasilyevich Rozhdestvensky. It is worth noting that, choosing the name for the work, the artist went on a very simple way. In the world of art a lot of work with this name. Thus, artists from all over the world, including Vasily […]...
7. Description of the painting by Paul Gauguin “The King’s Wife”Paul Gauguin, the son of a French journalist and a Peruvian creolca from a wealthy family, spent his childhood in Peru, in the family of his mother. Bright outfits of the natives of South America, the looseness of their behavior, unusual nature were the first impressions of the future painter’s childhood and partly shaped his […]...
8. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Christmas”The icon of Rublev “Christmas” was written on a lime chopped board. At present, it can be said that the paint layer of the work is significantly lost, gaps and highlights are noticeable in many places, and the background gold is almost erased. The icon can be seen holes from the nails, filled with wax. […]...
9. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Spas”“Savior” Rublev – not a picture in the full sense of the word. This is an icon, which means that the meaning of its writing is fundamentally different. The picture expresses the inner world of the artist or captures the outer world, which the artist wants to rethink or preserve. The icon from the icon […]...
10. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Transfiguration of God”This image of the Lord was created on a lime tree board. Later, small keys were attached to the back of it. And it is interesting that the top one is driven from the left side and passes through almost the picture. When she was hammered into the board, they almost damaged the drawing, because […]...
11. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Annunciation”The icon, written on a lime board, has been preserved in the iconostasis of the Trinity Cathedral for many years thanks to the careful care of restorers, although the safety of the work of Rublev, of course, is difficult to assess as high. The plot is based on one of the central holidays of all […]...
12. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “The Last Judgment”Rublev is one of the most famous icon painters, whose manner of writing for many years determined the entire development of Russian icon painting. After him, the familiar, gracious, well-defined faces of a dark, almost brown color, certain poses, a certain symbolism became familiar. And, despite this contribution, that after 600 years, its icons are […]...
13. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Trinity”More than 600 years ago, Andrei Rublev painted the magnificent Trinity icon. The work was made according to the canons of church art by an artist whose heart was devoted to serving God. Not surprisingly, all the works are filled with religious content. Before us are three figures of angels sitting at the table. The […]...
14. Description of the painting by Andrei Ryabushkin “Sunday”One of the most recognized authors of Russian pictorial history is A. P. Ryabushkin in the last time of his life, despite the fact that he was very sick, felt a strong inspiration. During this time, he wrote a series of beautiful canvases that filled up the picturesque treasury of the world. One of them […]...
15. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “The Meeting”For the Orthodox world, the icon of Andrei Rublev “The Presentation” has a special meaning. Candlemas is a Christian holiday that completes the cycle of Christmas holidays. In this icon, we see not just the image of the saints, but the whole story described in the pages of the New Testament. The Virgin Mary, on […]...
16. Description of the painting by Andrei Ryabushkin “Svyatogor”Here it is worth telling at once about two personalities. First, about the mythical character Svatress, and then about the author of this canvas Ryabushkin. As for Svyatogor, this purely epic Russian character was outside the Slavic epics. The strongest of the heroes and the highest. He is a giant giant and keeper of the […]...
17. Description of the painting by Andrei Ryabushkin “Go!”Andrei Ryabushkin was a famous Russian artist of the late XIX century. But he gained fame not only because of the special manner of writing. Ryabushkin was a famous historian. And especially he was interested in Russian costumes, Russian life. It is this huge preparatory work and the study of the material that are well […]...
18. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Ascension of the Lord”The Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir was famous for its frescoes and icons. The main icon painters working on the internal space of the building were Andrei Rublev and Daniel Black. It was under the watchful eye of Andrei Rublev that these two masters created the icon of the Ascension of the Lord. This icon depicts […]...
19. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Archangel Gabriel”Andrei Rublev was considered one of the best Russian icon painters of all time. During his life he managed to paint several cathedrals and churches. One of his most famous works is the icon, which depicts the Archangel Gabriel. Andrei Rublev did not work independently. He was always helped by his apprentices, and while working […]...
20. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Archangel Michael”Andrei Rublev’s painting “Archangel Michael” is in the Tretyakov Gallery, where it occupies high positions. With this work, the artist seemed to combine all possible best qualities of a person and hope. Michael – the first angel at the right hand of God was always personified as the reliable protection of mankind and his interests. […]...
21. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Apostle Paul”Andrei Rublev is the most famous Russian icon painter of the Moscow school, whose creations are admired by art lovers and specialists all over the world. Master of monumental painting of the 14th century, Rublev was a great historical and cultural figure, which is still surrounded by legends and myths. Around the year 1408, Rublev […]...
22. Description of the painting by Andrei Ryabushkin “Mikula Selyaninovich”Andrei Ryabushkin especially loved Slavic mythology. He traveled a lot and studied the epics of the Russian people and tried to draw reliably some of the characters. In 1895, he painted a portrait of a fictional character – Mikula Selyaninovich. In the epics of the Novgorod cycle a lot of stories were mentioned with the […]...
23. Description of the painting by Andrei Petrovich Ryabushkin “Ilya Muromets”The theme of historical and everyday painting has always been popular and interesting among art lovers. Andrei Petrovich Ryabushkin was a Russian painter who, with his works, conveyed the mood of the Russian people in the 17th century. The artist becomes an orphan from the age of 14, and he is taken to Moscow for […]...
24. Description of the painting by Andrei Ryabushkin “The street of old Moscow”From the first works made in the School of Painting, the young artist Andrei Ryabushkin showed a sincere interest in everyday life and life in a Russian village. He linked all subsequent creative fate with the development of this topic. “The street of old Moscow” is one of his mature works. Written in 1890, the […]...
25. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Our Lady of Vladimir”The well-known painting “The Virgin of Vladimir” was created by Rev. Andrei Rublev in 1406. The painting depicts the Mother of God, which holds the child tightly to her. The baby is sitting on the mother’s right hand. The son, loving, hugged the mother for the neck. This is jesus. His right hand stretches forward […]...
26. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Savior in the forces”The icon “Savior in Power”, written by Andrey Rublev in 1408, is one of his most famous and mysterious works. The icon is made in the Byzantine style. Now she is in the Tretyakov Gallery (Moscow). Since Andrei Rublev was not only a talented artist, but also a monk, all his icons are filled with […]...
27. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “The Descent into Hell”According to the biblical commandments, after his death, Jesus went to hell and smashed the gates that held everyone who was there. He came there to allow the prisoners there to rise with him. After all, according to the canons, hell is evil, and not only the souls of sinners, but also some of the […]...
28. Description of the painting by Andrei Ivanovich Ivanov “The Descent of the Lord”The painting “The Presentation of the Lord” was painted by Ivanov in the second half of the 1800s. On it, the artist depicted the gospel story of the meeting of Simeon with the baby Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem. According to the rite on the fortieth day after the birth of the firstborn, parents […]...
29. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Zvenigorod rank. Face of the Savior “This is a traditional belt icon image of the early 19th century. This painting was painted by a Russian artist and icon painter Andrei Rublev in a size that is taller than a man. This is one of three icons Rublev called “Zvenigorod rite.” Although scientists prove that the icons were originally 7 pieces. Only […]...
30. Description of the painting by Alexei Antropov “Self Portrait”Self-portrait by Alexei Antropov was written in 1784. Antropov is considered one of the first artists of Russia, who began working in the portrait technique, including depicting secular persons. He mainly worked in St. Petersburg, but also in Moscow, was engaged in the restoration of the frescoes of the church in Kiev. His preferred technique […]...
31. Description of the painting by Andrei Ryabushkin “Wedding train in Moscow (XVII century)”The famous Russian painter Andrei Petrovich Ryabushkin is famous for his exceptional craftsmanship, with whom he painted historical and genre paintings and recreated the life of 17th-century Moscow houses. One of the most popular paintings of the artist is the Wedding Train in Moscow, now located in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, and […]...
32. Description of the portrait of Karl Pavlovich Bryullov “Portrait of A. N. Strugovshchikov”The painting “Portrait of A. N. Strugovshchikov” was made by KP Bryullov oil on canvas in 1840. Genre – portrait. In the red chair the poet and translator Alexander Nikolaevich Strugovshchikov relaxed and freely leaned back. Perhaps the chair is the only bright and rich spot in the work. It emphasizes the sophistication, grace and […]...
33. Description of the painting by Pablo Picasso “Portrait of Gertrude Stein”And how unhappy was Mrs. Stein when she saw the final version of her portrait, which she received from her best friend Picasso. First of all, she did not like the face. By the way, it is depicted in the manner of Picasso. Although in the first version, even when she posed for the artist, […]...
34. Description of the painting by Vasily Perov “Portrait of Dostoevsky”Portrait created in 1857 The Tretyakov Gallery gave Perov a responsible task: it was necessary to write a portrait of Dostoevsky. Most likely, the reason for this was related views. Perova was inspired by the task that was set for him. The writer was close to him with similar ideas, as well as religious beliefs. […]...
35. Description of the painting by Vasily Perov “Self-portrait”The year in which this self-portrait was written turned out to be very difficult for the artist in all respects. On the one hand, he lost his spouse, she died, leaving children with him. It was a real blow to him. On the other hand, this year was very fruitful for his artist career. At […]...
36. Description of the painting by Mikhail Nesterov “Self-portrait 1928”The painting, painted in 1928, is a canvas depicting the great Russian artist Nesterov himself. Interestingly, the painter depicted himself in restrained colors, paying more and more attention to facial expressions, facial expressions, and gaze. Nesterov is considered a skillful master of his craft and the greatest portrait painter, however, it is much more difficult […]...
37. Description of the painting by Alexander Bryullov “Portrait of N. N. Pushkin”1831-832; watercolor paper; 21.1×17; Museum of A. S. Pushkin. The portrait of Natalya Nikolaevna Pushkina (nee Goncharova) by Alexander Pavlovich Bryullov’s brush is perhaps one of the most famous images of this captivating socialite. For a long time, this picture was kept in the family of the writer, and only in the twentieth century was […]...
38. Description of the painting by Karl Bryullov “Portrait of Countess Samoilova”Karl Bryullov was the son of a sculptor and showed talent for drawing at an early age. He was an adherent of romanticism – but unlike Western romanticism, where harmony, beauty and a positive attitude towards the world triumph, late Russian romanticism was manifested by tragic intonations and a general feeling of the tragedy of […]...
39. Description of the painting by Vladimir Borovikovsky “Portrait of D. A. Derzhavinoy”Daria Alekseevna Derzhavina – the wife of the poet Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin, a Russian poet of the late eighteenth century. Daughter of Petersburg State Councilor Alexei Dyakov and Princess Myshetskaya. Derzhavin devoted many of his poems to her, in which he called her Milena. In the portrait of 1813, made by artist Vladimir Borovikovsky, Daria […]...
40. Description of the painting by Ivan Argunov “Portrait of Sheremetyevoj”Ivan Petrovich Argunov was a serf of Count Sheremetyevo. From childhood, he showed a talent for drawing and the count gave the gifted young man to study further art. As a result, when Argunov learned, he began to paint portraits of the Sheremetiev family. In his life, Ivan Petrovich Argunov did not feel the need […]...