Novodevichy cathedral
1926
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
1926
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Dominant colour
Novodevichy cathedral is a 1926 oil by Apollinary Vasnetsov, a Art Nouveau work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This painting shows a grand, white cathedral with gold domes. It's surrounded by trees and smaller buildings. The cathedral has a large, central dome and several smaller ones around it. The sky above is blue with white clouds. In the foreground, there are trees and bushes in shades of green. The overall scene is one of serenity and tranquility. The artist has used oil paint to create a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of Apollinary Vasnetsov, the artist who created this piece.
