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In High Azure

In High Azure, by Arkady Rylov, oil, 1918
In High Azure, by Arkady Rylov, oil, 1918

In High Azure is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist Arkady Rylov. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

In High Azure is a 1918 oil painting by Arkady Rylov, created in Petrograd and now part of the Tretiakov Gallery's collection in Moscow.

Subject & Meaning

The title suggests a depiction emphasizing a broad, serene blue space, though specific subject details are not provided.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work's style and technical characteristics are not further specified in available information.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1918 in Petrograd, the painting is currently exhibited at the Tretiakov Gallery in Moscow, indicating a likely national collection acquisition.

Context

Created during a tumultuous period in Russian history (1918), the work's context may imply a retreat to tranquility amidst upheaval, though this is speculative without more subject detail.

Legacy

The painting's impact or influence on subsequent art movements or Rylov's oeuvre is not detailed in the provided information.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Arkady Rylov

Artist

Arkady Rylov

Arkady Alexandrovich Rylov (Russian: Арка́дий Алекса́ндрович Рыло́в; 29 January 1870 – 22 June 1939) was a Russian and Soviet Symbolist painter.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted In High Azure?

In High Azure was painted by Arkady Rylov in 1918.

Where can I see In High Azure?

In High Azure is held by Tretyakov Gallery.

What movement is In High Azure?

In High Azure is associated with Art Nouveau.

Can I buy a print of In High Azure?

Museum-quality prints of In High Azure are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.