Artwork
Brick factory
Brick factory is an oil painting by the Realist artist Fyodor Vasilyev. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the National Art Museum of Azerbaijan.
About this work
Overview
Brick factory is a 1869 oil painting by Fyodor Vasilyev, a Russian artist known for his lyrical landscapes. The work is part of the National Art Museum of Azerbaijan's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil industrial scene, centered on a wooden brick factory with a sloping roof, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky. A pile of bricks lies in front of the factory, which is set within a serene landscape.
Technique & Style
Vasilyev employed earthy tones and smooth brushstrokes to convey a sense of calmness, characteristic of the Realism movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fyodor Alexandrovich Vasilyev (Russian: Фёдор Александрович Васильев; 1850 in Gatchina – 1873 in Yalta) was a Russian Imperial landscape painter who introduced the lyrical landscape style in Russian art.
