Artwork
Gloomy day. Ural.
Gloomy day. Ural. is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Apollinary Vasnetsov. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery. Gloomy Day.
About this work
Overview
Gloomy Day. Ural is a 1919 painting by Apollinary Vasnetsov, a Russian artist known for his historical scenes and landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a winding path through a lush green field, flanked by trees and bushes, and a body of water in the distance. The overcast sky casts a gloomy atmosphere, creating a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Vasnetsov's use of color and light guides the viewer's eye through the landscape. Bold and expressive brushstrokes add texture and energy to the work, characteristic of his realist approach.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Tretyakov Gallery, a prominent repository of Russian art. Vasnetsov's style was influenced by his brother Viktor and Vasily Polenov, with whom he associated during his time in Abramtsevo.
Artist & collection
Artist
Apollinary Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Аполлина́рий Миха́йлович Васнецо́в; 6 August 1856 – 23 January 1933) was a Russian painter and graphic artist.
