Artwork
Domega ke Volga moi xeftocek

Domega ke Volga moi xeftocek is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Fyodor Vasilyev. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Domega ke Volga moi xeftocek is a landscape painting created by Fyodor Alexandrovich Vasilyev in 1871. Characterized by its serene natural setting, the work exemplifies Vasilyev's contribution to Russian art through his lyrical landscape style within the realism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a peaceful landscape with a calm body of water, reflecting the sky, and everyday human activity in the foreground. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility, emphasizing the harmony between nature and human presence.
Technique & Style
Vasilyev employed muted colors to maintain the serene atmosphere and utilized light and shadow to add depth to the composition, blending realism with a lyrical, poetic approach to landscape painting.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1871 by the 23-year-old artist, the painting is now part of the collection at the Tretyakov Gallery.
Context
Created during the Russian Imperial era, this work reflects Vasilyev's innovative approach to landscape painting, introducing a lyrical realism that distinguished his short but impactful career.
Legacy
Though Vasilyev's life was brief, *Domega ke Volga moi xeftocek* represents his enduring influence on Russian landscape art, highlighting his ability to capture the serene and the everyday within a realistic framework.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fyodor Alexandrovich Vasilyev (Russian: Фёдор Александрович Васильев; 1850 in Gatchina – 1873 in Yalta) was a Russian Imperial landscape painter who introduced the lyrical landscape style in Russian art.



















