Artwork
By the prison.
By the prison. is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Sergey Ivanov. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Sergey Ivanov's 1892 painting 'By the prison' is a somber work characteristic of the realism movement, held in the Tretyakov Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group in dark clothing before a large wooden door set into a white wall, with a small shrine to the side, evoking a reflective atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Ivanov employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, typical of realist techniques, and characteristic of his work as a genre and history painter associated with social realism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1892 by Russian artist Sergey Ivanov, 'By the prison' is now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sergey Vasilyevich Ivanov (Russian: Сергей Васильевич Иванов; 16 June 1864 – 16 August 1910) was a Russian genre and history painter, known for his social realism.
