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total eclipse study
total eclipse study is an unspecified painting by the Art Nouveau artist Apollinary Vasnetsov. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Overview
Total Eclipse Study is a 1914 painting by Apollinary Vasnetsov, a self-taught Russian artist associated with the Art Nouveau movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a cityscape under a dark, ominous sky, evoking a somber mood through its use of dark colors and rough textures. The scene combines detailed representation with an atmospheric theme, characteristic of Vasnetsov's broader practice.
Technique & Style
Vasnetsov's realistic style is evident in the detailed depiction of buildings and sky. The work's somber mood is achieved through the use of dark colors and textured brushstrokes, creating a sense of intensity.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection. Vasnetsov's artistic development was influenced by his brother Viktor and his time working in Abramtsevo, where he was exposed to the work of Vasily Polenov.
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Artist
Apollinary Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Аполлина́рий Миха́йлович Васнецо́в; 6 August 1856 – 23 January 1933) was a Russian painter and graphic artist.
- Outdoor study
Outdoor study
Northern Studies (The White Night)
Peisaj urban cu blocuri. În prim-plan, un grup de copaci verde-ocru, urmați de un bloc gri, jos, iar în spatele său se aliniază un șir de blocuri înalte. În dreapta lucrării, copaci înalți. Cerul plumburiu. Semnat și datat dreapta jos, cu negru: Craiu (19)72.
Outdoor study
Northern Studies (The White Night)
Iași
VAS CU FLORI
After Sunset
Peisaj lângă Brașov
The Orange Christ
Creasta cocoșului