Description of the painting by Peter Sokolov “Portrait of Pushkin”

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2. Description of the painting by Orest Kiprensky “Portrait of Alexander Pushkin”Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin is deservedly called the Sun of Russian Poetry. And that is exactly how we see it on the portrait of the work of Orestes Kiprensky. This artist had the fame of one of the best portrait painters, and that is why Anton Delvig ordered him to portray his friend, the great poet […]...
3. Description of the painting by Valentin Serov “Pushkin on the garden bench”Valentin Aleksandrovich Serov Russian painter. His work is quite versatile. One of his painting genres is a portrait. In the period 1890-1900, the artist creates a series of paintings in watercolor. During this period, he increasingly engaged in portrait painting and executes orders. Serov wrote portraits of artists, artists, writers. These models have become a […]...
4. Description of the monument to Alexander Pushkin in MoscowThe capital of Russia is hard to imagine without a monument to the greatest poet. It is made of granite. Already it makes such a monument as something eternal, without which you can not imagine the city. This task was set by the creator of the monument: so that it would remain for ever. Pushkin’s […]...
5. Description of the painting by Vasily Tropinin “Portrait of Alexander Pushkin”The portrait of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, created by artist Vasily Tropinin, is perhaps the most popular depiction of the great poet at the present time. And according to Alexander Sergeyevich himself – this portrait is rather realistic. Before us is the figure of the poet, he sits, slightly turning his head, his gaze forms a […]...
6. 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 […]...
7. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Alexander Pushkin on the beach”The canvas was painted in 1887 in oil on canvas. Aivazovsky – the great Russian painter. His canvases are known all over the world. He gained his popularity in his youth, after presenting his works on the maritime theme at the exhibition. Then she made an incredible impression on artists. His love for the sea […]...
8. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Pushkin’s Farewell to the Sea”Aivazovsky very often described the sea, it was one of the main topics of his work. The sea is for him one of the main components of life, it is sometimes striking in its calmness, then it shakes with its greatness and strength. Aivazovsky was personally acquainted with the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, who […]...
9. Description of the painting by Ilya Repin “Pushkin in Tsarskoe Selo”January 1815 In the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum pass the first exams, passing which the students could go to the next course. Everything happens in an atmosphere of solemnity, invited many guests. The action takes place in the large hall of the Lyceum. All the guests gathered here – parents of students, academics. Among those invited […]...
10. Description of the painting by Nikolai Ge “Pushkin in the village of Mikhailovsky”Pushkin in the village of Mikhailovsky. This canvas depicts a frame from a fairly long period of residence of Alexander Pushkin in the village of Mikhailovsky, which was reflected in his work. The picture takes us to a large bright room of the house of Alexander Sergeevich. The composition is built in the direction of […]...
11. Description of the painting by Peter Zabolotsky “Portrait of M. Yu. Lermontov in the mentic of the Life Guards Hussars”Portrait of a student. So you can call the canvas by Peter Zabolotsky. Mikhail Yurevich took painting lessons from a recognized master. Art critics have a dozen and a half images of the poet, made during the life of different artists, but this is the most popular. Lermontov in the Life Guards uniform sign from […]...
12. Description of the painting by Vladimir Borovikovsky “Portrait of Gavrila Derzhavin”There is nothing more difficult in pictorial art as the work on the portrait. It is not easy to convey the emotions of a living person to your canvas with colors and your skill. Borovikovsky is perhaps the only Russian painter who knew how to paint portraits. Before us are two portraits of the same […]...
13. Description of the painting by Ivan Sokolov “Wedding”Sokolov’s painting “The Wedding” was painted in 1860. Here we see the traditional wedding festivities that took place in Ukrainian villages. On the canvas depicts a lot of people – the whole village gathered to congratulate the bride and groom. In the background is a white earthen house, from which dressed little girls look out. […]...
14. Description of the painting by Mikhail Lermontov “Self-portrait”At this time, Lermontov was just in exile. He created a vivid self-portrait. We see a man dressed in a regiment of dragoons. Characteristic red collar, spectacular epaulettes, burka and invariable checkers. Lermontov portrayed himself knee-deep. Burka is thrown over one of his shoulders. Right behind it is the virgin nature of the Caucasus. It […]...
15. Illustration to Pushkin’s poem The Bronze Horseman by Alexander BenoitArtistic 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 perfection he needed to spend 20 years. During this time, the artist drew a whole cycle of intros, endings, sketches and […]...
16. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Herzog Lerma”This is one of the next custom portraits of Rubens. But it is very unusual for us now, but then it was fashionable enough to portray a nobleman, for example, on a horse. It is enough to recall the equestrian portraits of Peter the Great or Catherine the Second. Here we have the Duke of […]...
17. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Woman’s Portrait”Paul Rubens is a typical representative of the Renaissance, with his characteristic desire to exalt the ancient images, while creating real masterpieces of painting and sculpture. The artist pays special attention to the writing of female portraits. In the Middle Ages, the image of naked female bodies was a forbidden fruit, the Renaissance allowed to […]...
18. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Self-portrait”The great Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens painted many paintings in which he used his own self-portrait. Before him, so many of his images did not do any artist. Unlike the portraits of other people written by him, made in the so-called baroque style – in lush rich clothes with heavy expensive accessories, the self-portraits […]...
19. Description of the painting by Taras Shevchenko “Self-portrait”T. Shevchenko during his life drew a lot of his self-portraits. Not all works have reached our days. One of the most famous and early self portraits is the work created by the artist in 1840. Work on canvas, painted in oil, in an oval. Self-portrait Shevchenko one of the first works written in oil. […]...
20. Description of the painting by Victor Popkov “Autumn rain”We see Pushkin, who looks into the distance and is deeply thinking about something. Before us is a sad picture of autumn. The poet relied on the column. What is he thinking about? What causes such a sad landscape in it? We can only guess about it. Popkov was able to incredibly lively talk about […]...
21. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Portrait of Gogol”The famous “Portrait of Gogol” was written by the author Alexander Ivanovich Ivanov in 1841. The picture is painted using canvas and oil, size 14×13. Currently, the picture is stored in the State Museum of St. Petersburg. The famous painter working in the genre of historical paintings. Portrait of N. In Gogol, one of the […]...
22. Description of the painting by Karl Bryullov “The Fountain of Bakhchisarai”The great Russian artist Karl Bryullov was a big fan of Pushkin’s genius. Grieving over the death of the poet, the artist regretted that he could not capture it in life. Having visited the Crimea many times, Bryullov chose the famous “The Fountain of Bakhchisarai” for a hand-made monument to a departed genius. Work on […]...
23. Description of the painting by Karl Bryullov “Portrait of Vasily Zhukovsky”Bryullov rarely turned to portrait painting. But if this happened, his work has always been distinguished by the surprising simplicity of the hero’s presentation. So on this canvas we are represented by the great Russian poet Zhukovsky. That same Zhukovsky, who shook his contemporaries with the simplicity of a lyre. By the way, much later […]...
24. Description of the painting by Peter Konchalovsky “Self-portrait”Self-portraits are different, they are especially interesting for cubists, who seek to express themselves most fully, not paying attention to the external form, arbitrarily adjusting it to the content. Self-portrait Konchalovsky does not look like them – it is quite simple and in its own way even ordinary. No extra corners, green noses and unimaginable […]...
25. Description of the painting by Orest Kiprensky “Portrait of Zhukovsky”Kiprensky wrote this portrait quickly. At this time, Zhukovsky was just about to leave for the sun-drenched Italy. Researchers say that this picture was not completed. The customer specifically asked not to add the left hand. This was done in order to convey inspiration and creative impulse. The painter depicts Zhukovsky on a favorite background. […]...
26. Description of the painting by Mikhail Sokolov “At home”The painting “At Home” was created in 1902. This work has a deep meaning and is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. Very accurately and realistically conveyed the artist of the peasants of the time, their originality. Uncomplicated household utensils, shops along the walls and, of course, a Russian stove. The modest dwelling where country people […]...
27. 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 […]...
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29. 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. […]...
30. Description of the painting by Orest Kiprensky “Anacreon’s Tomb”Orest Kiprensky is a brilliant Russian artist and a wonderful portrait painter. He was the son of a landowner, who appeared out of wedlock. At birth, the boy was enrolled in a family of simple serfs, but in 1788 received his freedom. This gave him the opportunity to enter the Academy of Arts, located in […]...
31. Description of the painting by Konstantin Somov “Portrait of A. A. Blok”This is perhaps the most famous portrait of the poet, which you can imagine. He was replicated everywhere and everywhere, and because the face of Blok was known to many. Moreover, unlike the colleague of the poet Yesenin, Blok entered the cohort of “red” poets. And it happened after writing the poem “The Twelve.” It […]...
32. Description of the painting by Peter Konchalovsky “Portrait of V. E. Meyerhold”V. E. Meyerhold – one of the geniuses of theatrical art. As a reformer in his field, Vsevolod Emilievich could not accept the changes in power circles that occurred between 1937 and 1938. On January 7, 1938, the Committee on Arts Affairs decided to close the State Theater named after him. An outstanding director could […]...
33. Description of the painting by Ivan Kramsky “Portrait of Nekrasov”Kramskoy is a Russian master of a genre, religious and historical portrait, who was able to transfer human faces to a host in the era before the widespread distribution of photography and keep them there for centuries. He wrote a lot, preferred realism to all other genres, often turned to Russian history as a source […]...
34. Description of the painting by Peter Williams “Ride”Peter Vladimirovich Williams was born in Moscow in the family of a scientist. His grandfather was the famous American engineer Robert Williams, who remained in Russia in the middle of the nineteenth century. Initially, he was preparing to become a physician, but the desire for creativity prevailed. He worked a lot as a theater artist, […]...
35. Description of the painting by Vladimir Borovikovsky “Portrait of E. A. Naryshkina”The divine beauty of the daughter of Ober Chamberlain A. L. Naryshkin, could not leave indifferent the icon painter Vladimir Borovikovsky. The formation of his work happened in childhood, when his father and brothers, being icon painters, taught the future artist all the basics of craftsmanship. After serving in the Cossack regiment from 1774-1780, he […]...
36. Description of the painting by Ivan Kramsky “Portrait of the poet and artist Taras Shevchenko G.”The portrait of the poet and artist Taras Shevchenko was commissioned by patron Pavel Tretyakov. The image of the Ukrainian poet was supposed to replenish the collection of artistic images of famous artists. By the time the canvas was created, Taras Shevchenko had already passed away. To perform a creative task, Ivan Kramsky had to […]...
37. Description of the painting by Valentin Serov “Portrait of the artist F. I. Shalyapin”Fedor Chaliapin – an outstanding opera singer, who lived in the early twentieth century. Valentin Serov – a great artist of the twentieth century. It is not surprising that these individuals were given to meet. Serov often depicted bright, talented people in his portraits. In his work there are portraits of Maxim Gorky, Levitan, Repin […]...
38. Description of the painting by William Turner “Rain, steam and speed”The painting “Rain, steam and speed” written by Turner in 1844. This time in English history is considered the era of general interest in the railroad and trains. And this fate did not pass William Turner. Contemporaries say that while touring by rail, the artist looked out the window and was amazed. His impressions he […]...
39. Description of the painting by Pablo Picasso “Self-portrait” (June 30, 1972)Pablo Picasso – a great painter who wrote many paintings. The artist created the best canvases after his 70s. He wrote quite a few images and, most interestingly in this, more of them were in different styles of drawing. In the African period, Picasso presented a self-portrait, created June 30, 1972, and this work of […]...
40. Description of the painting by Vasily Sadovnikov “Panorama of Nevsky Prospect”V. S. Sadovnikov is a brilliant master of watercolor painting and graphics. His work occupies an important place among the works devoted to the depiction of landscapes of St. Petersburg. The artistic heritage of Sadovnikov is more than a hundred pages with views of the capital, its surroundings, embankments and squares. During his life, Sadovnikov […]...