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Tamara and Demon, by Mikhail Vrubel, unspecified, 1896

Tamara and Demon

Mikhail Vrubel

1896

unspecified

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Tamara and Demon is a 1896 unspecified by Mikhail Vrubel, a Symbolism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Mikhail Vrubel
When & what style?
1896 · Symbolism
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a woman and a man in a romantic embrace. The woman, Tamara, is wearing a flowing white dress and has her arms wrapped around the man, Demon. He is dressed in dark clothing and has his arms around her waist. The background of the painting is dark and muted, with hints of gold and red. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the emotional intensity of the scene. The figures are depicted in a dramatic pose, with exaggerated facial expressions. The use of color is also noteworthy, with the dark background contrasting with the bright white of Tamara's dress. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Mikhail Vrubel.

About the artist

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Artist

Mikhail Vrubel

Mikhail Aleksandrovich Vrubel (Russian: Михаил Александрович Врубель; March 17, 1856 – April 14, 1910) was a Russian painter, draughtsman, and sculptor.

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