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Iphigenia in Tauris, by Apollinary Vasnetsov, oil, 1904

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Iphigenia in Tauris is a 1904 oil by Apollinary Vasnetsov, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Apollinary Vasnetsov
When & what style?
1904
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing on a rocky cliff, looking out at the sea. She's dressed in dark clothing and holds a small object in her hand. The cliff drops off sharply behind her, and the sea stretches out into the distance. The woman seems lost in thought, gazing out at the water. The rocky cliff and the sea create a dramatic backdrop for her quiet moment. This painting might remind you of the work of Apollinary Vasnetsov.

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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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