Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “The Sleeping Princess”

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1. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “The Frog Princess”The painting “The Frog Princess” was painted by the famous Russian artists Vasnetsov V. M. in 1918 In the center of the canvas depicts a stately beautiful girl. Her camp is gracefully bent, her head is gracefully thrown back, and her arms are spread to the sides, she is dancing. The princess is dressed in […]...
2. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Three princesses of the underworld”This picture Victor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov wrote under the order of Savva Mamontov, who at that time served as chairman of the board of the Donetsk Railway. The plot of the canvas is allegorical. Fairy princess is the embodiment of wealth, hidden in the thick of the earth. In the legends of the Russian people, there […]...
3. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “The joy of the righteous in the Lord”Religious themes are one of the many motifs of the great Russian artist V. Vasnetsov. The painting “The Joy of the Righteous in the Lord” is the brightest example of the great talent of the master brush. His wall paintings, dedicated to the 900th anniversary of the baptism of Russia, in the Vladimir Cathedral – […]...
4. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Snow Maiden”Many works of Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov are imbued with original motifs of Russian folklore. “Snow Maiden” – one of these canvases. The creation of the artist’s masterpiece was inspired by the play of the same name by Ostrovsky and the opera by Rimsky-Korsakov. Actually the picture was written as a decoration for the staging of […]...
5. Description of the painting by Vasily Surikov “Visiting the Princess of the Convent”“A visit to the Tsarevna nunnery” is the last of the outstanding paintings of the greatest Russian artist Surikov. The canvas does not carry the meaning of a meaningful event, which was in reality in a certain period of time. It reflects, first of all, the very life and way of Russia before the ascension […]...
6. Description of the painting by Valentin Serov “Portrait of Princess Z. N. Yusupova”Portrait of Princess Zinaida Nikolaevna Yusupova, written at the very beginning of the 20th century, the artist created by order of the Princess herself. At that time, Valentin Serov was already widely known among eminent people as a talented and unique painter; many were ready to order his personal portrait from him, but Serov himself […]...
7. Description of the painting by Viktor Vasnetsov “Tsarevna-Nesmeyana”The painting “The Tsarevna-Nesmeyana” was painted according to the Russian fairy tale of the same name. It says that the king had a daughter that no one could cheer – she was always sad. He could not look at her, because his parental heart ached from the fact that the girl was withering before her […]...
8. Description of the painting by Valentin Serov “Portrait of Princess Orlova”The artist manages to write a very spectacular portrait of the princess. He created it in the last year of his life. This painting is one of the greatest creative achievements of the painter. Much attention on the canvas given a great interior. Serov depicts the magnificent hall of the palace, which belongs to Princess […]...
9. Description of the painting by Mikhail Vrubel “Princess of Dreams”Mikhail Vrubel painted the panel “Princess of Dreams” in early 1896, Konstantin Korovin and Vasily Polenov helped him in creating the work. Now this large-scale work is posted in the Tretyakov Gallery. Its size is impressive – the width of the picture reaches fourteen meters, and the height is seven and a half meters. Canvas […]...
10. Description of the painting by Karl Bryullov “Portrait of Princess Saltykova”In writing portraits Bryullov always guided by his subtle ability to guess and capture the human nature. Despite the pompous decoration of the estate of the Princess, the picture is notable for the highest degree of sincerity and lyricism. We notice the gentle features of a noble lady: a noble high forehead, translucent glowing skin, […]...
11. Description of the painting by Mikhail Vrubel “The Swan Princess”This picture is currently posted in the Tretyakov Gallery. For its writing was used the stage image of the heroine of the opera Rimsky-Korsakov “The Tale of Tsar Saltan” set for the plot of the Pushkin fairy tale with the same name. Vrubel made sketches for scenery and costumes for the 1900 opera premiere, and […]...
12. Description of the painting by Caravaggio “Sleeping Cupid”In the days when Caravaggio began to write this picture, most people firmly believed that the very immersion in sleep can serve as a symbol of liberation from such qualities as sensuality. Knights aspired to him, who in their time gave a vow of celibacy and chastity. The cupid in the picture, too, is immersed […]...
13. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Gamayun, a bird of war”The artist specialized in mythological and historical subjects. Often painted in folk and romantic styles of painting. He believed that the true work conveys the past, the present, and perhaps even the future. Vasnetsov borrowed the plot of the picture from Russian folk legends, ballads and fairy tales. This choice was influenced by his childhood. […]...
14. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Last Judgment”The artist Viktor Vasnetsov created a lot of religious frescoes. For the decoration of St. George’s Cathedral by Vasnetsov in 1896-1904, a painting-fresco “The Last Judgment” was painted, the first variation of which was painted by him in 1885-1896 for the Vladimir Cathedral in Kiev. We will talk more about the first and original version […]...
15. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Three heroes”Above this picture – the real name of which is just simply “Warriors”! – Vasnetsov worked especially long. This is understandable. It was important for the artist to depict three completely different types of Russian knights, and three such different characters needed a carefully drawn, but also different weaponry. For example, in the hand of […]...
16. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “The Shroud” (Laying in a coffin)State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. The painting “The Shroud” (otherwise it is called “Laying in a coffin”) was painted by Viktor Vasnetsov in 1901. It depicts the gospel scene of the funeral of the crucified Jesus Christ. In the center of the canvas depicts Christ in full growth, which lies in a coffin. His body is […]...
17. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Bogatyr gallop”In his work V. Vasnetsov often turned to folk tales and myths. Most often, the central place on such canvases was given to the bogatyrs. The painting “The Bogatyr gallop”, created in 1914, was no exception. In the center of the canvas is a horseman, resembling an epic warrior. He sits on a black horse. […]...
18. Description of the painting by Konstantin Flavitsky “Princess Tarakanov”A painting by Konstantin Flavitsky “Princess Tarakanova,” which anyone who has visited the Tretyakov Gallery at least once has seen. Anyone will be struck by the drama and naturalness of this work, which is based on the real story that occurred during the time of Catherine II. Tarakanov called all illegitimate children of Elizabeth Petrovna, […]...
19. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Nestor the Chronicler”The picture is imbued with respect and appreciation for this great man, not just a man, but a famous historian of antiquity, because thanks to his works, we are familiar with The Tale of Bygone Years, as well as with the campaigns of Prince Igor. No wonder the artist depicted a historian with a halo […]...
20. Vasnetsov Victor. Church of the SaviorArchitecture, like design, fascinated Vasnetsov, the reason for this was his participation in the Abramtsevo art circle, which zealously sought to create modern synthetic art. Vasnetsov became an architect in Abramtsevo. In 1881-1882, the Church of the Savior was not made by hands, it was built according to the project of Vasnetsov, in accordance with […]...
21. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Portrait of A. V. Vasnetsova”Vasnetsov is known for his artwork on fabulous and epic themes. However, the list of themes of his work is extensive. He painted portraits, paintings on household and religious themes. Writing portraits of loved ones helped Vasnetsov create the ideal of national beauty. He believed that the portrait does not need to invent anything. It […]...
22. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Stone Age”Victor Vasnetsov in 1884 began work on a series of paintings, which he called the “Stone Age”. The idea of writing such compositions belonged to an archaeologist, Alexei Uvarov, who offered the work to Vasnetsov. As a result, several paintings were created, which the artist combined in a panel. Now they are in the State […]...
23. 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. But then there are a lot of natural muted tones. Prevailing shades of green and brown. The picture shows a close-up […]...
24. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “The Foundation of Moscow”As for Vasnetsov, in fact it can be called one of the founders of such a technique as the historical landscape. The artist carried out such orders for the old Moscow on the order of one museum. Before proceeding to the drawing of the next masterpiece, Vasnetsov conducted very serious research, thanks to which it […]...
25. Description of the painting by Vasily Surikov “Princess Olga meets the body of Prince Igor”The work “Princess Olga meets the body of Prince Igor” is not finished and is considered only a sketch. This picture was written by Surikov Vasily Ivanovich on a historical theme. We see here a very famous and recognizable story from the history of ancient Russia. In the 10th century, Prince Igor went with his […]...
26. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Book shop”Vasnetsov is known to many as an artist who praises images from fairy tales and legends. But there is in his work and pictures of a different genre. For example, “Book shop”. This picture is peculiar in that it merely reflects the completely realistic, mundane scene of the life of the simple Russian people in […]...
27. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Wars of the Apocalypse”Viktor Vasnetsov painted the canvas in 1887. It depicts four horsemen from the sixth chapter of the Revelations of John the Theologian, these are biblical characters representing catastrophes on the eve of the end of the world, the Last Judgment. Vasnetsov depicted horses appearing one after another. In the foreground appeared a rider on a […]...
28. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf”This work of art was written by Vasnetsov in 1889 in Ukraine. Currently, the picture is posted in the Tretyakov Gallery. Ivan Tsarevich and his companion flee on a gray wolf. The plot of the picture emphasizes the theme of fairy tales and fantasies of Russian folk art. These are mysterious trees, a dense forest, […]...
29. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Song of joy and sorrow” (Sirin and Alkonost)The work of V. M. Vasnetsov is a fairy tale, epic, myth, historical and folklore plots. Including frequent appeals of the artist to the ancient Slavic pagan themes. The famous painting “A Song of Joy and Sorrow”, completed in 1896, is no exception. In the center of the picture is a tree, on the branches […]...
30. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Preference”Smoke candle. The clock is ticking from the corner. Recently, they beat – four o’clock, dawn will soon. But in St. Petersburg it is not customary to go to bed. All night in the room is a game, measured, like the ticking of a clock. Someone passed. Someone raised the rate. Someone is hiding discontent […]...
31. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Reaper”Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov is one of the main Russian painters who have long shown on their canvases parables, stories, epics, accompanying the movement of vital force in people’s souls. Realism, acting in the paintings of the artist, makes you think about the truth of life. The painting “Reaper” – the result of the artist. The […]...
32. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Bayan”One of the last masterpieces of the artist, who worked on in an alarming situation – at this time, the time of the “Balkan Wars”, where the descendants of the Vasnetsov warriors-Slavs fought against each other, it became obvious that Russia would soon have a big war. Hence the plot and multicolor, disturbing color combinations […]...
33. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Guslar”Vasnetsov Viktor Mikhailovich – an outstanding Russian painter, who became the founder of the national-romantic version of Russian Art Nouveau. Throughout his life, he sought, through his creations, to convey and show the beauty of his Homeland and the people who lived there: simple workers and peasants. The painting “Guslary Viktor Vasnetsov wrote in 1899. […]...
34. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Military telegram”In 1878, the picture “Military Telegram” was born, the author of which was the famous artist Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov. By law, the work is one of the key in Russian painting. The masterpiece is kept in the Tretyakov Gallery of Moscow. The canvas has a sharp and topical plot. Dark tones, shades of brown, black, […]...
35. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Crucifixion of Christ”Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov – a famous Russian artist, widely known in Russia and abroad as the creator of masterpieces on the themes of epics about heroes and Russian folk tales. But few people now know what contribution Vasnetsov’s religious painting made to the development of Russian Orthodox culture. Vasnetsov’s father was a priest, and Victor […]...
36. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Carpet-plane”A remarkable story of the circumstances that led to the birth of the painting Carpet-Plane. ” The young Russian artist Viktor Vasnetsov was offered a very interesting order from a major philanthropist and industrialist Mamontov Savva Ivanovich. It was proposed to draw a picture that embodies a fantastic flight, the fabulous movement. It was planned […]...
37. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Beggars singers”Painting V. M. Vasnetsov “Beggars Singers” was written in 1873. In his work, the author used oil paints, with which he conveyed on a simple canvas all the pain and despair that people feel penniless. Colors of the picture are very saturated, and human faces are expressive and realistic. Vasnetsov displayed the truth for what […]...
38. Description of the painting by Salvador Dali “Sleep” (“Sleeping”)Before us is one of the most famous and controversial paintings by Dali, which entered the cycle “Paranoia and War.” A gigantic, almost amorphous head, an unpleasant bluish (if not “bluish”) shade, a head that is only a thin, unnaturally elongated thread of the “neck” associated with the body remaining on the ground seems to […]...
39. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “From apartment to apartment”Of course, looking at this picture of the great artist Vasnetsov, you immediately understand what feelings the creator was trying to achieve. The picture is completely saturated with feelings of pessimism and even part of the despair. In the surrounding landscape, in the background, it becomes clear that this is a rather late period, most […]...
40. Description of the painting by Ilya Repin “Portrait of Victor Vasnetsov”Repin left a great legacy as his excellent work. These include portraiture of the artist. Graphic sketches preserved quite a lot. Ilya Efremovich liked to sketch everything that attracted his attention. Repin met Vasnetsov as an art academy student. Two comrades were the exact opposite of each other. Different in character and manner of drawing […]...