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Portrait of Vladimir Dal
Portrait of Vladimir Dal is an oil painting by the Realist artist Vasily Perov. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Overview
The Portrait of Vladimir Dal is a 1872 oil painting by Vasily Perov, a prominent Russian Realist artist and founding member of the Peredvizhniki group.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Vladimir Dal, a Russian lexicographer, seated in a chair with a somber expression, conveying a sense of introspection. His serious demeanor and direct gaze engage the viewer.
Technique & Style
Perov's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the subject's features against a dark background. The artist's realistic style captures the individual character of Dal.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection. Created in 1872, it reflects the artist's focus on socially engaged realism during a period when portraiture often addressed broader cultural concerns.
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Artist
Vasily Grigorevich Perov (Russian: Василий Григорьевич Перов; 2 January 1834 – 10 June 1882) was a Russian painter, a key figure of the Russian Realist movement and one of the founding members of Peredvizhniki.
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