Artwork
Tourka koe gerd, Olcanka
Tourka koe gerd, Olcanka is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Vasily Polenov. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Tourka koe gerd, Olcanka is a 1889 oil painting by Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov, a Russian artist associated with the Peredvizhniki movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a large body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, and a white building in the distance. The tranquil atmosphere evokes a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Polenov's work blends Russian artistic traditions with impressionist techniques, reflecting his diverse influences.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Tretyakov Gallery, a prominent repository of Russian art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (Russian: Василий Дмитриевич Поленов; 1 June 1844 – 18 July 1927) was a Russian landscape painter associated with the Peredvizhniki movement of realist artists.
