Artwork
Обнаженный мальчик
Обнаженный мальчик is an unspecified painting by Alexander Ivanov. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Обнаженный мальчик (Nude Boy) is a painting by Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov, created circa 1850. It exemplifies the artist's academic approach to figure study.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nude male figure with dark hair, leaning against a wall with his arms crossed. The subject's introspective pose conveys a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Ivanov's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing attention to the subject's face and upper body. The realistic rendering of the figure's muscles and contours reflects the artist's Neoclassical training.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Андре́евич Ива́нов; 28 July 1806 – 15 July 1858) was a Russian painter who adhered to the waning tradition of Neoclassicism but found little sympathy with his contemporaries.
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