Bakst – “Ancient Horror”
To paint the painting “Ancient Horror”, Lev Bakst visited Greece several times. Every time he visited this country with an ancient history, he brought up …
Arkhipov – “Girl with a Jug”
Abram Arkhipov’s painting “Girl with a Jug” was written in 1927. It depicts a Russian red maiden, magnificent, with an affectionate look, who with all …
Borovikovsky – “Portrait of E. N. Arseneva”
Peru Borovikovsky Vladimir Lukich owns many portraits, but our attention was drawn to the portrait of Ekaterina Nikolaevna Arsenyeva. It was written in 1796. The …
Karl Bryullov – “Italian Morning”
In the painting “Italian Morning” Karl Bryullov depicts a figure in a kind of landscape interior – fenced off from the outside world, under a …
Aivazovsky Ivan – “Calm Sea”
The time of creation of the painting “Calm Sea” falls on the rise of Ivan Aivazovsky’s creativity. Like almost all of the artist’s works, the …
Argunov – “Portrait of Princess Lobanova-Rostovskaya”
The portrait depicts Ekaterina Aleksandrovna, the fourth daughter of Prince Alexander Borisovich Kurakin, chief equestrian and conference minister. Received an excellent upbringing and education. They …
Argunov – “Dying Cleopatra”
“Dying Cleopatra” is the first work in the history of Russian painting, dedicated to the figure of the ancient era, rich in great victories and …