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1. Description of the painting by William Turner “The Last Flight of the Brave Ship”Against the backdrop of fiery clouds from the setting sun, we observe the movement of the veteran of the Battle of Trafalgar – the warship “Brave”. A small coal-black self-propelled vessel tows a combat giant to the bank of the Thames, where it will be dismantled. This panel was first presented to the public at […]...
2. Description of the painting by William Blake “The Great Red Dragon”The painting “Red Dragon” was written by English artist, engraver and poet William Blake in the period from 1803 to 1810. The canvas also has other names “Red dragon and a woman dressed in the sun” and “Great red dragon”. The work was done in watercolor, graphite and ink in the style of romanticism. The […]...
3. Description of the painting by William Turner “Salon”Turner is a British artist, impressionist, and partly a novelist, whose paintings often trace the theme of man’s powerlessness and imperfection, written without bitterness or contempt, but, on the contrary, with sincere love or sly irony. A man among the world is small, a man can hardly do anything when the wind of change carries […]...
4. Description of the painting by Alexei Stepanov “On the hunt”Painting Alexei Stepanova today is mainly in private collections. Alexey Stepanovich was an amazing person – he had such a soft and docile disposition, loved people so much – that he received this love from everyone around him in double the amount. Incredibly positive, he looked at the world like a child – in surprise […]...
5. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “The Hunt for Hippo”The painting was painted in 1616. The hippopotamus is depicted much less than in reality. But if you look at the whole, then the appearance of the animal is transmitted correctly. From the mouth of a hippo stick fangs. Rubens created a whole series of paintings on the subject of hunting. The viewer pays tribute […]...
6. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Return of Diana from the hunt”Rubens preferred to paint on various plots of ancient times. Particularly attracted his goddess Diana. The fact is that the myth about her connected at once two topics. One of them is hunting. At that time, only the privileged strata of society could hunt. The artist created a series of large paintings. If in other […]...
7. Description of the painting by Eugene Delacroix “Lion Hunt in Morocco”His picture “The hunt for lions in Morocco” Delacroix wrote in 1854, according to the memoirs of twenty years ago on a trip to East Africa. The style of painting, the emotional tension of the captured scene of preparation for the battle with the beast of two hunters is quite typical for Delacroix, but it […]...
8. Description of the painting by William Blake “Songs of Innocence”The painting by William English artist, engraver and poet William Blake was completed in 1825. It was created as a title page for a book of poems with the same name by the same author. The picture is made in the style of symbolism. Technique – etching, printing in orange-brown ink, painted with watercolor and […]...
9. Description of the painting by William Hogarth “Girl with shrimp”William Hogarth’s “Girl with Shrimps” painting in the National Gallery is especially admirable. It is a component of the series “The Adventures of Rake”, where the author tried to reflect the modern image of the middle class of the population. The painting was not completed entirely by Hogarts due to his imminent demise. However, this […]...
10. Description of the painting by William Bouguereau “The Birth of Venus”1879; canvas, oil; 300 × 218; Orsay Museum. William Bougreau chose the famous myth about the appearance of the goddess of love and beauty, Venus, which, according to legend, originated from the coast of Cyprus from the sea foam as a plot for his picture. The composition of the scene is quite similar to the […]...
11. Description of the painting by William Turner “Fishermen in the sea”It is interesting to note that William Turner masterfully mastered watercolors, but nevertheless, among his series of ten water-color works, only one was done with oil, and this work was “Fishermen at Sea”. In fact, the artist was not engaged in writing paintings in this technique, but during each free case, he began to study […]...
12. Description of the painting by William Blake “Nebuchadnezzar”The color engraving “Nebuchadnezzar” was made by an English artist, engraver and poet William Blake in 1795. Manual coloring, ink, watercolor were used. The work is filled with symbolism. The plot is taken from the book of Prophet Daniel. The Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar built Babylon to the glory of his power and greatness. For vanity […]...
13. Description of the painting by Salvador Dali “The Mystery of William Tell”The famous painting “The Mystery of William Tell” was created by Salvador Dali in 1933. Nina canvas is stored in the Museum of Modern Art, which is located in Stockholm. The artist drew the idea for painting the picture from his dream, as well as for his other creations. Tell, in Dali’s imagination, personifies his […]...
14. Description of the painting by William Turner “London”One of the young artists who began his creative life, being a simple son of a hairdresser. His father exhibited the work of his son on sale, and they enjoyed good demand. One artist noted the talent of the young boy and invited him to the Royal Academy of Arts, where he was taught the […]...
15. Description of the painting by William Turner “Shipwreck”The worst death is on the water and in the air. Neither above nor below you, no one and nothing will save. The only thing is that you will die instantly in the air, you will still suffer for a while in the water. But if misfortune in the sky can happen purely because of […]...
16. Description of the painting by William Bouguereau “Cupid and Psyche”The relationship between Cupid and Psyche is a favorite subject of Bouguereau paintings. The work is an excellent example of academic painting. The attention to detail, the idealization of the human body, the exquisite palette and eroticism make the canvas a delight to the eyes. In her there is no edification and morality, she only […]...
17. Description of the painting by William Turner “Battle of Trafalgar”In the picture, the author tried to depict a great historical event – the Battle of Trafalgar. This bloody battle took place between Great Britain and the French-Spanish army. The naval battle entered history as one of the most significant battles of the Napoleonic war. It received its name from the Cape Trafalgar, located on […]...
18. Description of the painting by William Blake “Great Architect”This painting belongs to the genre of surrealism and was painted by the artist in 1794. The painting “The Great Architect” expresses the bright gamut of Blake’s religious feelings – this painter was one of the supporters of the theory of creationism. The mysterious picture belonging to the English mystic poet, like all his creations, […]...
19. 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 […]...
20. Description of the painting by John William Waterhouse “Lady of Shallot”The most famous painting “Lady of Shallot” is the work of J. W. Waterhouse, master of painting from England. This masterpiece of art Waterhouse dedicated to the girl Elaine. This lily maiden is the heroine of the legends of King Arthur, who sincerely loved Lancelot and died of unrequited love. The theme of the femme […]...
21. Description of the painting by William Turner “Modern Rome. Campo Vaccino “One of the most famous paintings by Turner – Modern Rome – Campo Vaccino, was also one of the last ones created by the artist. This picture is part of a series of landscapes that Turner wrote for almost 20 years. They capture various views of Rome. The picture “Modern Rome” English artist created during […]...
22. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Flood”In the museum of the city of St. Petersburg, stored an amazing picture of the painter Ivan Aivazovsky marine painter called the Flood. Creation of the painting began in 1864. A masterpiece displayed the faith of the marine painter. A huge number of paintings was created on biblical themes. “The Flood” – the personification of […]...
23. Description of the painting by Yuri Raksha “Continuation”“Continuation” is not only the name of one of the paintings of Yuri Mikhailovich Raksha. Through all the work of this artist is the thread of continuation. Like many other paintings by Raksha, “Continuation” is not very complex. A young woman and a young girl stand in profile towards the viewer and face each other. […]...
24. Description of the painting by Alexey Venetsianov “Reapers”The painting “Reapers” is another example confirming the significance of the image of the Russian peasant for Venetsianov. We can see similar peasants and the harvest theme in many of his other works. While walking through the field, the artist was fascinated by the sight of two simple peasant reapers, admiring the beauty of butterflies […]...
25. Description of the painting by Boris Kustodiev “Kupchikh”Kustodiev addressed the image of simple women more than once. As if by a magnet, he was attracted by enterprising women breathing health. Therefore, in the artist’s collection there are a decent number of paintings on this topic. Among the entire array of canvases, the painting “Kupchikhi” stands out in a qualitative way, where Kustodiyev […]...
26. Description of the painting by Vasily Perov “Old parents at the grave of his son”Vasily Grigorievich Perov is a famous Russian artist. He made a great contribution to painting. To his creations belongs to the painting “Old parents on the grave of his son,” written in 1874. During his life Perov visited many countries, but most of all he was attracted by France, which later became his second home. […]...
27. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn “Samson and Delilah”The story of Samson and Delilah is described in the Old Testament. According to legend, Samson was chosen by God in order to protect the Jewish people from his worst enemies. For this, he bestowed upon the infant a great power imprisoned in his hair. Thanks to him, Samson was an incredibly strong and resistant […]...
28. Description of the painting by Vladimir Makovsky “Russian Beauty”Vladimir Egorovich Makovsky – one of the greatest artistic figures of his time. He was born in 1846 in the family of the founder of the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. From childhood, the future artist was surrounded by art in all its manifestations: thematic evenings were organized in the family, to which […]...
29. Description of the painting by Nicholas Schilder “The Temptation”The “temptation”, as a story enclosed on a canvas, poses a complex moral question for the viewer. The picture is a dark cramped room, poor furnishings, a single window. On the bed, covered with gray curtains, lies, turned away from the light, a dried-up old woman. Her face is covered with wrinkles, her hand covers […]...
30. Description of the painting by Georges Seurat “Effluent woman”In 1890, the artist first displayed this canvas at the Exhibition of Independent Artists, where, in principle, it was not noticed by the jury and the audience. On the same day, his other painting “Cancan” was exhibited, the cardinally different work “The Eager Woman” appeared on the sidelines. This strange picture for some time caused […]...
31. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn “Portrait of an old woman”Rembrandt wrote old men almost with the greatest pleasure. The life lived seemed to him to be something that leaves an indelible mark on a person, which, with a certain talent, can be read like from an open book. He wrote both young people and children, but old men were always the best models for […]...
32. Description of the painting by Jan Vermeer “Thrush”Painting by Jan Vermeer “The Milkmaid” cannot leave indifferent a fine connoisseur of art. On the one hand – this is the usual captured scene from real life. The girl pours milk in a bowl. It would seem that in this such. But the way the artist presented it on the canvas is another matter. […]...
33. Description of the painting by Pablo Picasso “Mother Picasso”The portrait of the mother of Picasso is written in a manner completely uncharacteristic of him. A bright representative of Cubism in painting, he painted a portrait of his mother gently, barely perceptibly, lacking in his traditional style. The picture is filled with love. The whole image of a woman just breathes warmth. It becomes […]...
34. Description of the painting by Francois Boucher “The Triumph of Venus”“The Triumph of Venus” – undoubtedly an ode to life. It is the pleasure of its fullness, exciting sensuality, versatility and supportive attitude. A true connoisseur of feminine beauty, Francois Boucher, like no one else, could capture the intoxicating scenes with beautiful Venus in the center. Born out of sea foam, she rests on the […]...
35. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Warship”The sea is the element of Aivazovsky. The artist opened her soul to the sea. Aivazovsky did not hesitate to express his thoughts on the canvas; he let go of his imagination when he stood at the easel. On the canvas, he tried to portray what appeared before his inner gaze. Aivazovsky from childhood tried […]...
36. Description of the painting by Rembrandt “The Jewish Bride”“The Jewish Bride” is a canvas that belongs to the famous Baroque era. This canvas is one of the most recent and mysterious artist Rembrandt. He wrote not only in the standard style, but sometimes he was the creator, the poet that he composes. That is exactly what the master showed himself in this work […]...
37. Description of the painting by Alexander Golovin “Flowers in a Vase”A characteristic feature of the work of the artist Alexander Yakovlevich Golovin is the depiction of bright and incomparable still lifes. The author especially liked to paint still lifes with various colors: from noble ones, such as roses, to simple and unusually beautiful modest wildflowers. Flowers are the central image of his compositions. Still life […]...
38. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Stormy Sea”The picture of one of the best marine painters of all times, Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky, “The Stormy Sea” was written in 1844. Despite the fact that all his canvases always surprise and amaze with their naturalness and realism, the artist painted the sea not from life, but in his workshop. He believed that the movement […]...
39. 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 painted by the artist in 1848. The plot of the picture is quite familiar to the works of Ivan Aivazovsky: night, […]...
40. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “From calm to a hurricane”If Shishkin in Russian painting is recognized as the greatest master of landscapes of the Russian hinterland. Now Aivazovsky is known to us, first of all, for his seascapes. This trend in painting is called Morenism. Aivazovsky all his life, mostly depicted on his canvases only the sea or ocean. The water surface on his […]...