Artwork
Winter dream
Winter dream is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist Apollinary Vasnetsov. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Overview
Winter Dream is a 1914 oil painting by Apollinary Vasnetsov, a Russian artist known for his scenes of medieval Moscow and Russian landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene winter landscape, featuring snow-covered trees and a frozen lake set against a pale yellow sky. The tranquil atmosphere evokes a sense of stillness and calm.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases visible brushstrokes that impart a textured quality to the image. It is characteristic of the Art Nouveau style, reflecting Vasnetsov's distinctive approach to capturing natural beauty.
History & Provenance
Vasnetsov, who was influenced by his brother Viktor and Vasily Polenov, created Winter Dream during his period of artistic development. The painting is now held in the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Artist
Apollinary Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Аполлина́рий Миха́йлович Васнецо́в; 6 August 1856 – 23 January 1933) was a Russian painter and graphic artist.
