Who painted Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky)?

Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky) was painted by Mikhail Nesterov in 1917.

Where can I see Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky)?

Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky) is held by Tretyakov Gallery.

What movement is Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky)?

Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky) is associated with Realism.

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Artwork

Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky)

Mikhail Nesterov , 1917

Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky) is an oil painting by the Realist artist Mikhail Nesterov. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

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Overview

Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky) is an oil painting created in 1917 by Mikhail Nesterov, a Russian artist linked to the Peredvizhniki and Mir iskusstva movements. The work is housed in the Tretyakov Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays Archbishop Anthony (Khrapovitsky), depicted in attire indicative of his ecclesiastical rank, including a purple robe with striped sleeves and a white waist ribbon. He holds a gold cross, conveying an atmosphere of reverence and spirituality.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work adopts a realist style, characteristic of Nesterov's approach, though the artist was also an early advocate of Symbolist art in Russia.

History & Provenance

Created in 1917, the painting is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection, reflecting Nesterov's contribution to early 20th-century Russian art.

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Artist

Mikhail Nesterov

Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov (Russian: Михаил Васильевич Нестеров; 31 May 1862 – 18 October 1942) was a Russian and Soviet painter; associated with the Peredvizhniki and Mir iskusstva.