Artwork
Bukhara soldier
Bukhara soldier is an oil painting by the Realist artist Vasily Vereshchagin. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Overview
Bukhara soldier is a 1873 oil painting by Vasily Vereshchagin, a Russian artist known for his war art and travels. The work is now held at the Tretyakov Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a solitary figure, a soldier from Bukhara, standing in a serene landscape. He is dressed in traditional attire, holding a bow and quiver, and appears lost in thought, conveying a sense of calm focus.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, Bukhara soldier exemplifies the realism movement. Vereshchagin's style is characterized by graphic, unidealized representations, often focusing on the human aspect of conflict.
Context
Vereshchagin's portrayals of conflict and its participants frequently faced restrictions on public display, reflecting the sensitive nature of his subjects.
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Artist
Vasily Vasilyevich Vereshchagin (Russian: Васи́лий Васи́льевич Вереща́гин; 26 October 1842 – 13 April 1904) was a Russian painter, war artist, and traveller.
