Artwork
A ferry over the Dnieper River
A ferry over the Dnieper River is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Serhiy Svetoslavsky. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Art Museum of Ukraine.
About this work
Overview
A ferry over the Dnieper River is a 1900 painting by Serhiy Svetoslavsky, a Ukrainian and Russian artist known for his landscapes and cityscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a moment of everyday life on the Dnieper River, depicting a crowded ferry with people and horses, conveying a sense of ordinary activity.
Technique & Style
Executed in an impressionist style, the work features a blue sky with clouds and a serene river landscape, emphasizing the fleeting moment.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Art Museum of Ukraine's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Serhiy (Sergey Ivanovich) Svetoslavsky (Russian: Сергей Иванович Светославский, Ukrainian: Сергій Іванович Світославський, 6 October 1857, Kiev — 19 September 1931, Kiev) was a Ukrainian and Russian landscape painter, most notable for his…
