Artwork
Snow Maiden
Snow Maiden is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Viktor Vasnetsov. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Overview
Snow Maiden is an oil painting created by Viktor Vasnetsov in 1900. It represents Snegurochka, a character from Slavic folklore, and is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Snegurochka, a figure from Slavic mythology, dressed in a intricately patterned white gown with gold accents and a crown-like headpiece, set against a serene snowy landscape.
Technique & Style
Vasnetsov employed a predominantly white and gold color palette with subtle blue and green undertones. The use of chiaroscuro creates depth, focusing the viewer's attention on the central figure.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1900, Snow Maiden is associated with the post-impressionist period and the Russian Revivalist movement, in which Vasnetsov was a key figure. The work is now held in the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Artist
Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Виктор Михайлович Васнецов; 15 May 1848 – 23 July 1926) was a Russian painter and draughtsman who specialised in mythological and historical subjects.
