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A house with a balcony. Krasnoye village, by Apollinary Vasnetsov, oil, 1890

A house with a balcony. Krasnoye village

Apollinary Vasnetsov

1890

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

A house with a balcony. Krasnoye village is a 1890 oil by Apollinary Vasnetsov, a Impressionism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Apollinary Vasnetsov
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a house with a balcony, set in the Russian countryside. The house is made of wood and has a simple, rustic design. The balcony is small and has a railing. In the background, there are trees and a field. The sky is cloudy and grey. The painting is done in oil paint and has a realistic style. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the painting. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The painting is held at the Tretyakov Gallery. If you want to learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.

About the artist

Portrait of Apollinary Vasnetsov
Artist

Apollinary Vasnetsov

Apollinary Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Аполлина́рий Миха́йлович Васнецо́в; 6 August 1856 – 23 January 1933) was a Russian painter and graphic artist.

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