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Horizons over the river. Krasnoye village, by Apollinary Vasnetsov, oil, 1890

Horizons over the river. Krasnoye village

Apollinary Vasnetsov

1890

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Horizons over the river. Krasnoye village is a 1890 oil by Apollinary Vasnetsov, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

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

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a river running through it. The river is depicted in a calm, peaceful manner, with gentle ripples on its surface. The surrounding landscape is lush and green, with trees and foliage visible in the distance. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The sky above is a soft, pale blue, while the trees and foliage are depicted in shades of green and brown. The overall effect is one of tranquility and calmness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of color and light, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.

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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