The work of the Russian artist Kuzma Sergeevich Petrov - Vodkin is filled with philosophy and nationalistic thoughts. He lived in a difficult time for the Russian Empire, which could not but affect his work. In his art, the Russian artist chose the thorny path, constantly being criticized either by supporters of academic painting, or by innovators.
Filled with tragedy, sadness and human injustice, the painting by the famous French classicist painter, Belisarius, Jacques Louis David, was painted in oil, in 1781. The plot of the painting is imbued with sadness, sentimentality and compassion. She tells the story of the Byzantine illustrious commander Belisarius, who was slandered and removed from service, condemning him to wandering and poverty.
The portrait of the artist depicts an elderly man. The portrait is close to realism, but imbued with the spirit of impressionism, so characteristic of Renoir. An elderly man looks with a good look. But at the same time, this look is full of sadness. He is filled with thoughts about a life already lived, that more is already behind.
Want to take a peek into the world of theater backstage? Out of the corner of my eye to notice the premiere vanity, to try to feel the excitement of the artists before going on stage? The best ballet connoisseur among artists, Edgar Degas, will help the audience with this work. As you know, Degas practiced direct personal visits to theaters, where he carefully watched the movements of the ballerinas, noting every detail in the psychophysics of the artists, and then carefully transmit them in the smallest nuances on their canvases.
The canvas was created in 1933 in oil on canvas. Nicholas Roerich is a unique person in Russian history. He was an artist, writer, philosopher and archaeologist. He traveled a lot and was a public figure. During his life he wrote seven thousand paintings. Roerich contributed to the church heritage of the country, was engaged in the design and painting of churches.
The painting "Swing" dated 1876. The work of art belongs to the brush of the famous French master Pierre Auguste Renoir. The painting has a size of 92x73 cm, and with a frame of 111x92 cm. In 1877, the canvas was presented at the 3rd exhibition of the Impressionists. From the same year, the painting found its place in the collection of Gustave Caillebotte.
