Artwork
Georges Yakulov
Georges Yakulov is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Pyotr Konchalovsky. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Pyotr Konchalovsky's 1910 portrait of Georges Yakulov is a representative work of the Post-Impressionist style, executed in oil paint. The painting is a portrait of the artist Yakulov and is now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Georges Yakulov, is depicted seated in a chair, dressed in formal attire, with his right hand raised. The surrounding decor, including swords and daggers on the wall, adds to the enigmatic atmosphere, suggesting a blend of elegance and mystery.
Technique & Style
Konchalovsky's use of oil paint captures Yakulov's likeness within a Post-Impressionist framework, characterized by a bold color palette and a focus on conveying the subject's personality.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1910 by Pyotr Konchalovsky, a Russian painter associated with the Knave of Diamonds group, this portrait is now held in the Tretyakov Gallery.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pyotr or Petr Petrovich Konchalovsky (Russian: Пётр Петрович Кончаловский; 21 February 1876 – 2 February 1956) was a Russian and Soviet painter. He was a founding member and Chairman of the Knave of Diamonds group.
