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Portrait of Olga Wassiljewna Surikowa, the artist's daughter (Girl with Doll)
Portrait of Olga Wassiljewna Surikowa, the artist's daughter (Girl with Doll) is an oil painting by the Realist artist Vasily Surikov. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Overview
Painted in 1894, *Portrait of Olga Wassiljewna Surikowa, the artist's daughter (Girl with Doll)* is an oil painting by Vasily Surikov, a prominent Russian Realist. The work is a straightforward portrait of the artist's young daughter, characterized by its realistic approach.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Olga, Surikov's daughter, standing in a simple setting, dressed in a red polka-dot dress and holding a blonde-haired doll. Both Olga and the doll engage the viewer with direct gazes, conveying a sense of quiet intimacy. The neutral expression on Olga's face adds to the portrait's understated nature.
Technique & Style
Surikov employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, focusing attention on Olga and her doll. The use of contrasting light and dark accents, set against a plain white background, exemplifies the Realist emphasis on observable reality over idealized representation.
History & Provenance
Created during Surikov's active period in Moscow under Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II, the painting is now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection, reflecting its significance within Russian Realist art.
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Artist
Vasily Ivanovich Surikov (Russian: Василий Иванович Суриков; 24 January 1848 – 19 March 1916) was a Russian Realist painter, active in Moscow during Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II's reigns, renowned for his large history pictures.
