Artwork
Finland. In a field
Finland. In a field is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Apollinary Vasnetsov. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Apollinary Vasnetsov painted 'Finland. In a field' in 1891, a work characteristic of the impressionist style. The painting is a representation of a Finnish landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene Finnish landscape, featuring a field with wildflowers and grasses, set against a backdrop of trees and a hill. The scene conveys a sense of natural tranquility.
Technique & Style
The work is executed with loose, expressive brushstrokes, imbuing the scene with a sense of movement. The color palette is predominantly muted, with shades of green and brown, punctuated by the vibrancy of wildflowers.
History & Provenance
Vasnetsov was informally trained by his brother Viktor and influenced by Vasily Polenov. He later traveled across Europe between 1898 and 1899, further broadening his artistic perspective.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Apollinary Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Аполлина́рий Миха́йлович Васнецо́в; 6 August 1856 – 23 January 1933) was a Russian painter and graphic artist.
