Artwork
Reading of the manifesto of February 19, 1861
Reading of the manifesto of February 19, 1861 is an oil painting by the Realist artist Grigoriy Myasoyedov. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Grigoriy Grigorievich Myasoyedov's 1873 oil painting, Reading of the Manifesto of February 19, 1861, captures a pivotal moment in Russian history.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the public reading of the Emancipation Manifesto, which abolished serfdom in Russia. A group gathered around a seated reader conveys the significance and intimacy of the event.
Technique & Style
Myasoyedov's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and drama, focusing attention on the central figure. Warm tones enhance the sense of urgency and emotional connection among the figures.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection and exemplifies the Realism movement, associated with the Peredvizhniki group, to which Myasoyedov belonged.
Artist & collection
Artist
Grigoriy Grigorievich Myasoyedov (Russian: Григо́рий Григо́рьевич Мясое́дов; 19 April 1834 – 31 December 1911) was a Russian realist painter associated with the Peredvizhniki movement.
