Artwork
Tide near the Shore of the Crimea
Tide near the Shore of the Crimea is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Fyodor Vasilyev. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Tide near the Shore of the Crimea is a painting by Fyodor Alexandrovich Vasilyev, created around 1871. It is a representative work of the realism movement and is held in the Tretyakov Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene coastal scene along the Crimean shore, capturing a tranquil atmosphere with a gentle tide rolling onto the shore.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of calmness, with the subtle play of light on the water's surface drawing the viewer's eye to the gentle ripples and soft waves.
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.
