Who painted The Russian Bear?

The Russian Bear was painted by William Giles Baxter in 1884.

Where can I see The Russian Bear?

The Russian Bear is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is The Russian Bear?

The Russian Bear is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The Russian Bear

William Giles Baxter , 1884

The Russian Bear is a drawing by the Impressionist artist William Giles Baxter. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Russian Bear is a drawing by William Giles Baxter, created in 1884 as an illustration for the British comic Ally Sloper's Half Holiday.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a chaotic scene with a bear in a dress on a balcony, attacking a man in a top hat, amidst other cartoonish figures and scattered objects, as part of a satirical series.

Technique & Style

Baxter used thick, scratchy lines and cross-hatching to create movement, drama, shadows, and texture, characteristic of his cartoonish style.

History & Provenance

The drawing was published in Ally Sloper's Half Holiday, a comic to which Baxter contributed from its 13th issue until his death in 1888.