Artwork
Sunset. Shurma
Sunset. Shurma is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Apollinary Vasnetsov. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Apollinary Vasnetsov's 1896 painting 'Sunset. Shurma' is a landscape work created in the post-impressionist style. The artist, largely self-taught, was influenced by his brother Viktor Vasnetsov and later by Vasily Polenov.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene and untouched natural scene, focusing on the beauty of the Russian landscape at sunset. The tranquil atmosphere is characterized by the absence of human activity, emphasizing the natural world's majesty.
Technique & Style
Visible brushstrokes add texture to the work, which is dominated by shades of green and a pinkish sky. The post-impressionist style is evident in the emphasis on capturing the natural scene's essence through expressive color and brushwork.
Artist & collection
Artist
Apollinary Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Аполлина́рий Миха́йлович Васнецо́в; 6 August 1856 – 23 January 1933) was a Russian painter and graphic artist.
