Artwork
Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky)
Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky) is an oil painting by the Realist artist Mikhail Nesterov. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky) is an oil painting created in 1917 by Mikhail Nesterov, a Russian artist linked to the Peredvizhniki and Mir iskusstva movements. The work is housed in the Tretyakov Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky), depicted in attire indicative of his ecclesiastical rank, including a purple robe with striped sleeves and a white waist ribbon. He holds a gold cross, conveying an atmosphere of reverence and spirituality.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work adopts a realist style, characteristic of Nesterov's approach, though the artist was also an early advocate of Symbolist art in Russia.
History & Provenance
Created in 1917, the painting is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection, reflecting Nesterov's contribution to early 20th-century Russian art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov (Russian: Михаил Васильевич Нестеров; 31 May 1862 – 18 October 1942) was a Russian and Soviet painter; associated with the Peredvizhniki and Mir iskusstva.
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