Who painted Kirchenausgang in Pskow?

Kirchenausgang in Pskow was painted by Alexander Ivanovich Morozov in 1864.

Where can I see Kirchenausgang in Pskow?

Kirchenausgang in Pskow is held by Tretyakov Gallery.

What movement is Kirchenausgang in Pskow?

Kirchenausgang in Pskow is associated with Realism.

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Artwork

Kirchenausgang in Pskow

Alexander Ivanovich Morozov , 1864

Kirchenausgang in Pskow is an oil painting by the Realist artist Alexander Ivanovich Morozov. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

‘Kirchenausgang in Pskow’ is an oil on canvas painted in 1864 by Russian artist Alexander Ivanovich Morozov. The work is part of the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. It portrays a bustling exterior of a church, rendered with a palette of warm earth tones for the building and a vivid blue sky overhead, inviting the viewer into a moment of everyday communal life.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a group of townspeople gathered before the church entrance. A woman in a brown dress and headscarf stands prominently in the foreground, her gaze meeting the observer, while nearby figures converse animatedly. The scene captures a slice of 19th‑century Russian social interaction, suggesting themes of community, ritual, and the public sphere surrounding religious space.

Technique & Style

Morozov employs chiaroscuro to model forms, contrasting illuminated surfaces with deeper shadows to convey volume. The brushwork balances detail in the figures’ faces with broader strokes in the architectural background, creating a sense of movement across the canvas. The harmonious color scheme—earthy reds and browns against a bright sky—enhances the lively atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Created in 1864, the painting entered the State Tretyakov Gallery’s holdings, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the gallery’s mission to preserve representative works of Russian genre painting from the mid‑19th century, documenting both artistic practice and social history of the period.