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Autumn. Stormy day over the steppe, by Arkhip Kuindzhi, unspecified, 1875

Autumn. Stormy day over the steppe

Arkhip Kuindzhi

1875

unspecified

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Autumn. Stormy day over the steppe is a 1875 unspecified by Arkhip Kuindzhi, a Realism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Arkhip Kuindzhi
When & what style?
1875 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts a vast, open landscape with a stormy sky. The sky is a dominant feature, taking up most of the canvas, and is characterized by swirling clouds and a sense of turmoil. In the foreground, a dark, flat expanse stretches out, punctuated by a few small hills or rocks. The overall mood of the painting is one of drama and intensity, with the stormy sky looming large over the desolate landscape. The painting's use of color and light adds to its dramatic effect, with the dark clouds and hills contrasting with the lighter, more turbulent areas of the sky. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The painting's focus on the natural world and its use of dramatic lighting and color make it a great example of the work of Arkhip Kuindzhi.

About the artist

Portrait of Arkhip Kuindzhi
Artist

Arkhip Kuindzhi

Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi (27 January 1841 – 24 July 1910) was a Russian landscape painter of Urum (Crimean Greek) origin.

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