Artwork
Viktor Vasnetsov
Viktor Vasnetsov is an unspecified painting by Mikhail Nesterov. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
This portrait by Mikhail Nesterov captures Viktor Vasnetsov, a fellow artist, in a contemplative pose. The painting, created in 1925, is a representation of Vasnetsov later in life.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, an older man with a long white beard, is depicted with a serious expression, gazing directly at the viewer. His attire and surroundings convey a sense of simplicity and introspection.
Technique & Style
Nesterov employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the contrast between light and dark drawing attention to Vasnetsov's features. The dark background serves to highlight the subject.
History & Provenance
The portrait is held in the Tretyakov Gallery, a prominent repository of Russian art. It reflects Nesterov's involvement with various art movements, including the Peredvizhniki and Mir iskusstva.
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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