Artwork
Summer hot day
Summer hot day is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Fyodor Vasilyev. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Summer hot day is a 1869 painting by Fyodor Alexandrovich Vasilyev, a Russian artist who died young. It is a representative work of the Realist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural landscape with a dirt path, a seated figure, and lush vegetation. The tranquil atmosphere evokes a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Vasilyev's rendering of textures and use of muted colors, dominated by greens and browns, creates a sense of depth. The artist's lyrical approach to landscape painting is evident in the work's idyllic quality.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Tretyakov Gallery, a prominent repository of Russian art.
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.
