Artwork
A house with a balcony. Krasnoye village
A house with a balcony. Krasnoye village is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Apollinary Vasnetsov. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery. A house with a balcony.
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Overview
A house with a balcony. Krasnoye village is a painting created by Apollinary Vasnetsov in 1890 using oil paint. It is a representative work of the Impressionist movement and is currently held in the Tretyakov Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple, rustic wooden house with a small balcony in a rural Russian setting. The scene is characterized by a cloudy grey sky, trees, and a field in the background, evoking a sense of serenity and everyday life.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro to achieve depth and contrast, while visible brushstrokes contribute to the painting's textured appearance. The realistic style is evident in the detailed rendering of the scene.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Apollinary Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Аполлина́рий Миха́йлович Васнецо́в; 6 August 1856 – 23 January 1933) was a Russian painter and graphic artist.
