Artwork
Рыболов
Рыболов is an oil painting by the Realist artist Vasily Perov. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Vasily Perov's 1871 painting 'Rybak' (Fisherman) is an oil-on-canvas work depicting a solitary figure by a body of water. It is a representative example of a genre scene, a style that focuses on everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows an elderly fisherman standing at the water's edge, lost in thought, with a fishing rod in hand. His rugged appearance and worn clothing convey a sense of hard work and age.
Technique & Style
Perov's use of muted colors such as greens, browns, and grays creates a subdued atmosphere. The soft light on the water and the fisherman's glasses adds a touch of serenity to the scene, characteristic of the Russian Realist movement.
History & Provenance
'Rybak' was painted by Vasily Perov, a key figure in the Russian Realist movement and a co-founder of the Peredvizhniki group. The painting is now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.
Artist & collection
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.
