The Painting by Van Gogh “Portrait of Papa Tangi”

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1. The Painting by Van Gogh “Four wilted sunflowers” There are such works of art that drift through the galleries of the whole world and become almost synonymous with the name and method of painting the artist. The painting “Sunflowers” by Vincent Van Gogh is an excellent example. Important is not only the connection between the artist and the painting, but also the artist’s […]...
2. The Painting by Van Gogh “Sunflowers” Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) – an outstanding Dutch post-impressionist artist. Sunflowers had a special meaning for the master. He wrote two series of paintings with them: the Parisian (1887, two paintings with reclining flowers) and the Arles (1888, four works with flowers in the decanter). Then the painter made several versions of these works. All […]...
3. Painting by Van Gogh “View of Arles with irises” The quiet provincial life of Arles allowed Van Gogh to devote as much time as possible to painting. All that was around was so pleasing to the eye that it was not difficult for the artist to find an excuse for creativity. This meadow with flowers was struck by a contrasting combination of yellow buttercups […]...
4. The Painting by Van Gogh “Portrait of Dr. Ray” Irish artist Francis Bacon, a direct descendant of the famous philosopher and full of his namesake. In the works of Bacon clearly seen the influence of Picasso, and such areas as surrealism and expressionism. The artist himself called himself a realist, and said: “Nothing can be more terrible than life itself”. His paintings already in […]...
5. Biography of Vincent Van Gogh Vincent van Gogh is an artist who paints in the style of post-impressionism. Born Vincent on March 30, 1853 in the Netherlands. The first education in the biography of Vincent van Gogh was obtained at the age of seven in a village school. A year later he began to study at home. And already in […]...
6. Painting by Serov “Portrait of Mikhail K. Oliv” In 90 years, the skill of Valentin Aleksandrovich Serov in terms of portraits reached its heyday. He wrote one of his best works “Portrait of MK Olive.” Marie Konstantinovna Oliv is a well-known patron and cousin of SI Mamontov. It was this painting that compared Serov with other outstanding and famous masters of painting. The […]...
7. Painting by Kiprensky “Portrait of the boy Chelishchev” The famous Russian artist Orest Adamovich Kiprensky is a world-famous portraitist. In the development of romanticism and a new style of painting, his painting “The Portrait of the Chelishchev Boy” played a big role. In this work, the artist depicted a twelve-year-old boy. For a clearer selection of facial features and for the viewer not […]...
8. The composition of Serebryakova’s painting “In the Kitchen, Portrait of Katya” Russian artist of the early XX century, master of graphics and painting ZE Serebryakova, became one of the first women who entered the history of our national painting. She became famous for her painting “Behind the Toilet.” Self-portrait, which was presented in 1909 at the exhibition of the Union of Russian Artists and is now […]...
9. Painting Serov “Portrait of the artist Levitan” Serov wrote many portraits of famous personalities of the time. For each, he chose the situation and a certain position. The artist does not have similar paintings, he treated his every posing person in his own way. He was able to convey the inner world and the mood of man with the help of canvas […]...
10. Painting by Kramskoy “Portrait of the philosopher Solovyov” In 1885, Kramskoy takes care of Repin, defends his “Ivan the Terrible,” which reminded the Russians of the fate of the heroes of the Narodnaya Volya. And in the same year he painted a portrait of Vladimir Solovyov, who bravely opposed the death penalty of the First Martovites. The philosopher and poet Vladimir Sergeevich Soloviev […]...
11. Painting by Nesterov “Portrait of Tolstoy” Tolstoy’s portrait was written by Repin in Yasnaya Polyana in August 1887. While worshiping the genius of the great writer, Repin at the same time disagreed with him on many convictions. Despite this, the writer and the artist linked a warm friendship over the years. The portrait, written in 1887, is one of a series […]...
12. Painting by Repin “Portrait of Pirogov” Portrait of NI Pirogov was written in May 1881, a few months before the death of the great Russian surgeon and scientist. In these in Moscow, solemnly celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of Pirogov’s professional activity. The ingenious surgeon agreed to pose Repin, despite the tight schedule of events. Subsequently, Repin recalled how he captured his […]...
13. Painting by Kramskoy “Portrait of PM Tretyakov” As far as I know, Kramskoy and Tretyakov were friends who met in 1869. In addition to the paintings bought by Tretyakov for his gallery from Kramskoy, and there were not a few of them (only about 12 were ordered for portraits), they were joined by friendly meetings and correspondence on the themes of political […]...
14. The Painting by Van Gogh “Starry Night” In this famous painting the great power of the artist, his special perception of the surrounding world and the unique individual manner of writing are demonstrated. No artist painted the night sky with such enthusiasm and trepidation before the incomprehensibility of the universe. The sky, the stars, the moon move in a certain undulating rhythm. […]...
15. The composition of Vrubel’s painting “Portrait of Artsybushev” In the late 1890s – in this extremely fruitful period for Vrubel – he creates several outstanding works of the portrait genre. First of all, the portraits of KD Artsybushev and his wife (the latter is not finished). Artsibushev is a business associate and a close acquaintance of Savva Ivanovich Mamontov. lover of art; Vrubel […]...
16. The composition of Vrubel’s painting “Portrait of the artist’s son” Vrubel was happy when he had a son named Sawa. The joyful father found an art talent in the newly born child, assured his relatives that Savvushka “is unusually staring.” In the portrait, the boy is depicted sitting in a wicker from a vine, leaning on white and pink cushions of the finest fabric. Behind […]...
17. Painting by Borovikovsky “Portrait of Catherine Nikolayevna Arsenyeva” Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky – Russian artist of the late XVIII – early XIX centuries. an unrivaled master of portraiture. Among the famous canvases there are ceremonial portraits: “Portrait of Prince AB Kurakin, Vice Chancellor”, “Portrait of Paul I in White Dalmatics”, in which the artist pays attention to the citizenship, dignity and nobility of the […]...
18. Painting by Repin “Portrait of Tretyakov” Among a number of portraits of IE Repin, one of the most remarkable is the portrait of Pavel Tretyakov, the founder of the gallery of Russian artists who later became a real national treasure. Tretyakov, who deeply respected and appreciated Repin’s work, acquired many of his paintings. Repin, in turn, deeply appreciated the ascetic activity […]...
19. Painting by Serov “Portrait of Hirschman” Artist Serov liked to paint portraits of famous people. With the help of paints and a brush, he accurately depicted the mood and character of a person. In his portraits one can accurately determine how the person depicted in the picture lived. The picture “Portrait of Hirschman” is represented by a woman, whose appearance can […]...
20. Painting by Repin “Portrait of Mussorgsky” In the painting, the artist portrayed the famous composer Mussorgsky. According to historical data, it is known that the portrait was painted in 1881, for several sessions. It is known that at the time when the portrait was being drawn, the composer was mortally ill and was treated in the Nikolaevsky military hospital. Many critics […]...
21. Painting by Kramskoy “For Reading: Portrait of S. Kramskoy, Wife” Kramskoy portrayed his wife in this portrait, drawing it in 1869. As I know, he was very fond of his family and was attached to it, Kramskoy believed that the family is a fortress in which he could rest from his troubles with which he faced in life. His many works were created thanks to […]...
22. Painting Serov “Portrait of A. V. Kasyanov” Among the most famous Russian artists is a talented man Serov Valentin Alexandrovich. He belonged to the artists of the Wanderers, who drew their inspiration in folk life and traditions. But many art connoisseurs know this artist precisely from his portraits. There is in his arsenal of the work “Portrait of A. V. Kasyanov.” Kasyanov […]...
23. Painting by Repin “Portrait of the Critic Stasov” The talented publicist and critic V. V. Stasov with IE Repin has for many years been closely connected. The best portrait of V. Stasov was written by Repin for two days in May 1883 in Dresden, during a period of joint travel abroad by a critic and artist. In this portrait Stasov is already an […]...
24. Painting Serov “Portrait of Kasyanov” Among the most famous Russian artists is a talented man Serov Valentin Alexandrovich. He belonged to the artists of the Wanderers, who drew their inspiration in folk life and traditions. But many art connoisseurs know this artist precisely from his portraits. There is in his arsenal of work “Portrait of Kasyanov.” Kasyanov Alexander Vasilievich was […]...
25. Painting by Serov “Portrait of Princess Yusupova” Many painters turned and addressed in their work to the theme of portraits. I think that this is quite difficult, because on the canvas with the help of a brush, paints and artistic means, it is necessary to maximally open the whole image, to bring it to the viewer with incredible accuracy. Valentin Serov, this […]...
26. Consolidation of the painting by Kramskoy “Kramskoy, writing a portrait of her daughter” This painting is a self-portrait, which was written in 1884. This was the last work of the artist in this genre, written in the south of France, on the shores of the Azure Sea. It was there that Doctor Botkin recommended to go to the artist. Kramskoy was ill and forced to be treated, in […]...
27. Painting by Bryullov “Portrait of Sisters Shishmarev” Karl Bryullov is a true master of the portrait genre, who was very attentive to the choice of the heroes of his paintings. In his paintings, he tried to portray exactly those people who differed expressive appearance or bright, extraordinary features of character, causing the audience a variety of emotions. Most of all I liked […]...
28. The Painting Rokotov “Portrait of the Stream” When looking at a portrait, you readily believe that it is an “Angel descended to earth.” Rokotov left us a portrait of a beautiful woman, with a slightly sad look, she seemed to “go away” and think about something. everything in this portrait is harmonious – and black, brooding eyes, a line of eyebrows, a […]...
29. Painting by Kramskoy “Portrait of A. Suvorin” Kramskoy, painted a portrait of Suvorin in 1881. Suvorin was the publisher of the newspaper Novoye Vremya, and personally asked his friend Kramskoy to draw it. According to historians, this picture caused delight, but provoked a scandal. They said that in the portrait there are repulsive features of the protagonist. Kramskoy had to prove to […]...
30. Painting by Bryullov “Self-portrait” What would I say about myself if I had the opportunity? And if I had guessed that my descendants could read it, and those who like me, and even those who I might not like? The truth, or what I would like to see the truth? Self-portrait is very similar to the autobiography. Both there […]...
31. The composition of Perov’s painting “Portrait of Dostoyevsky” When you look at the portraits made by Perov, you can much better know those who are depicted on them. Here is the image of the great playwright Dostoevsky, whose mysterious story is evident from his works, becomes more understandable and open to his admirers. And the whole secret is that Perov does not seek […]...
32. The Painting by Serebryakova “Self-portrait with two daughters” Zinaida Serebryakova is one of the first Russian women painters who have entered themselves in the history of painting. Its creativity, which has not fallen under any influence, is independent enough and original. The picture “Self-portrait with daughters” is written quickly, easily. The impression that two little daughters, having caught the moment, clung to their […]...
33. The Painting by Tropinin “Portrait of a Son” When the father looks at his son, he sees someone who will fulfill all his dreams and aspirations. But in the portrait of my son VA Tropinin, I noticed a completely different view of the child. As if, the author has already achieved the desired, what is planned. And this picture is like an ode, […]...
34. Painting by Ge “Portrait of Tolstoy” Karl Bryullov is a famous artist who paints portraits of people. Among his works there is a picture called “Portrait of Count A. Tolstoy.” It occupies a special place in the work of the painter, so let us dwell in detail on its description. In the picture, against the background of nature, depicts the famous […]...
35. The composition of Ivanov’s painting “Portrait of Vittoria Caldoni” Vittoria Caldoni – the daughter of a poor winemaker from Albano, had a rare beauty. She became a favorite model for many famous painters and sculptors who lived in the first decades of the XIX century in Italy. Her beauty was inspired by NV Gogol, immortalizing her in her novel “Rome” under the name Annunziata. […]...
36. Painting by Borovikovsky “Portrait of E. N. Arsenieva” Another master of the portrait and a Russian artist of Ukrainian origin is Borovikovsky Vladimir Lukich. His pen belongs to a lot of portraits, but our attention was riveted to a portrait of Catherine Nikolayevna Arsenyeva. It was written in 1796. The author’s great talent was not only his ability to accurately convey facial features, […]...
37. Painting Serov “Portrait of Ida Rubinstein” The painting depicts a Russian virtuosic ballerina Ida Rubinstein. Even before the famous Isadora Duncan, she contributed elements of eroticism to the ballet when she danced “Salome” and so on. “Dance 7 covers” threw off her clothes and remained naked. After that, the production was banned. The ballerina joined the company of S. Diaghilev, took […]...
38. The Painting by Tropinin “The girl’s head. Etude to the portrait of Ershova with her daughter” The talent and artistic skill of Vasily Tropinin were such that many took his portraits for the works of Rembrandt, so much in them there was a striking color and power of illumination. Graceful female heads gave him the glory of “Russian Dream”. Vasily Andreevich occupied in the Moscow cultural life that niche, which before […]...
39. Painting Serov “Portrait of Dragomirova” Among the portraits painted at the end of the 1880s, the portrait of Sophia Dragomirova is a kind of evidence of the growth of Serov’s glory. C Sophia Drahomirova Serov met in the workshop of Repin. Sofya Mikhailovna Dragomirova (in the marriage of Lukomskaya) wrote to I. Grabar. “I remember that when I arrived in […]...
40. Painting by Bryullov “Portrait of the Beck” Painter Bryullov found his true vocation in portrait painting, reaching in his portraits and paintings of the highest pictorial class. The heroes of Bryullov’s portraits are almost always attractive. This is explained by the fact that most often these are people of extraordinary, bright personalities, and the fact that Bryullov avoided writing portraits of those […]...