Artwork
Вид от села Узкое (Москва за 12 вёрст)
Вид от села Узкое (Москва за 12 вёрст) is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist Apollinary Vasnetsov. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Apollinary Vasnetsov’s oil painting View from the Village of Uzkoye (Moscow at 12 Versts) presents a panoramic rural landscape that stretches toward the distant silhouette of Moscow. The composition balances foreground detail, a solitary traveler on a winding road, with a broader view of rolling hills, scattered trees, and the faint outline of the city beyond.
Subject & Meaning
The work captures a moment of transition between countryside and capital, emphasizing the spatial relationship between the quiet village of Uzkoye and the expanding urban horizon of Moscow. The lone figure walking the road provides a human scale, suggesting contemplation of distance and the passage of time.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil on canvas, the painting employs a vivid palette of soft greens, warm earth tones, and muted sky hues. Bold, expressive brushwork conveys movement in the foliage and terrain, while the overall composition reflects Art Nouveau’s decorative sensibility through flowing lines and harmonious color modulation.
History & Provenance
Created in 1930, the piece reflects Vasnetsov’s self‑taught background, shaped by mentorship from his brother Viktor and later guidance at the Abramtsevo artists’ colony under Vasily Polenov. The painting entered the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s Russian art holdings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Apollinary Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Аполлина́рий Миха́йлович Васнецо́в; 6 August 1856 – 23 January 1933) was a Russian painter and graphic artist.
