Artwork

View of the Kremlin from Krimsky bridge in Inclement Weather

View of the Kremlin from Krimsky bridge in Inclement Weather, by Alexei Savrasov, oil, 1851
View of the Kremlin from Krimsky bridge in Inclement Weather, by Alexei Savrasov, oil, 1851

View of the Kremlin from Krimsky bridge in Inclement Weather is an oil painting by Alexei Savrasov. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

View of the Kremlin from Krimsky Bridge in Inclement Weather is an 1851 oil painting by Alexei Savrasov, a key figure in the development of the lyrical landscape style in Russian art. The work is part of the collection at the Tretyakov Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a somber, dynamic scene of the Kremlin viewed from Krimsky Bridge on a stormy day. Contrasting light and shadow evoke a sense of drama, while figures in the foreground—a walker in white and a bridge spectator—add a human scale to the monumental landscape.

Technique & Style

Savrasov employed bold, expressive brushstrokes and a wide color palette to convey the mood of the inclement weather. Deep blues and grays in the sky contrast with warm browns and golds of the architectural elements, exemplifying his lyrical landscape approach.

History & Provenance

Created in 1851, the painting is now housed at the Tretyakov Gallery as part of its Russian art collection. Savrasov is also notable for another work, *The Rooks Have Returned*.

Context

This piece reflects Savrasov’s contribution to the lyrical landscape genre, emphasizing emotional resonance and natural phenomena in Russian art of the mid-19th century.

Legacy

While specific legacy details of this work are not highlighted, it contributes to Savrasov’s reputation as a pioneering landscape painter, influencing subsequent generations of Russian artists.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alexei Savrasov

Artist

Alexei Savrasov

Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (Russian: Алексе́й Кондра́тьевич Савра́сов; 24 May 1830 – 8 October 1897) was a Russian landscape painter and creator of the lyrical landscape style.

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