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Notre Dame de Paris, by Apollinary Vasnetsov, oil, 1900

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Overview

Notre Dame de Paris is a 1900 oil by Apollinary Vasnetsov, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Apollinary Vasnetsov
When & what style?
1900 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a cityscape with a large cathedral in the background. The cathedral has tall spires and a large dome, and it's surrounded by smaller buildings. In the foreground, there's a bridge over a river, with trees and greenery along the riverbank. The painting is done in muted colors, with lots of grays and browns. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Apollinary Vasnetsov.

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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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