Who painted All in the past?

All in the past was painted by Vassily Maximov in 1895.

Where can I see All in the past?

All in the past is held by Tretyakov Gallery.

What movement is All in the past?

All in the past is associated with Realism.

Can I buy a print of All in the past?

Museum-quality prints of All in the past are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

All in the past

Vassily Maximov , 1895

All in the past is an oil painting by the Realist artist Vassily Maximov. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

All in the Past is an 1889 oil painting by Vassily Maximov, measuring 72×93.5 cm, housed in the State Tretyakov Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays two elderly women—a lady and her maid—seated on the threshold of an outhouse on a sunny spring day, contrasting their serene presence with the neglected state of the main estate building behind them.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work exemplifies Maximov's approach to genre scenes, focusing on everyday life with attention to detail and atmospheric lighting.

History & Provenance

Completed in 1889, the painting is part of the State Tretyakov Gallery's collection, highlighting Maximov's contribution to late 19th-century Russian art.

Context

Created during a period of social change in Russia, the painting subtly reflects on the passing of time and the contrast between past grandeur and present decline through its depiction of characters and setting.

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Artist

Vassily Maximov

Vassily Maximovich Maximov (Russian: Васи́лий Максимо́вич Макси́мов; 29 January 1844 – 1 December 1911) was a Russian painter, a prominent member of the Peredvizhniki group.