Artwork
Gremyachaya tower
Gremyachaya tower is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Apollinary Vasnetsov. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Gremyachaya Tower is a 1908 painting by Apollinary Vasnetsov, a Russian artist recognized for his historical landscapes of medieval Moscow.
Subject & Meaning
The work portrays a specific tower from Moscow’s medieval past, exemplifying Vasnetsov’s thematic focus on historical urban landscapes.
Technique & Style
Painted in a post-impressionist style, the piece reflects Vasnetsov’s informal training under his brother Viktor Vasnetsov and the influence of Vasily Polenov.
History & Provenance
Created in 1908, Gremyachaya Tower is part of the collection at the Tretyakov Gallery.
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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.
