Artwork
Valery Bryusov
Valery Bryusov is an unspecified painting by the Symbolist artist Mikhail Vrubel. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Valery Bryusov is a 1906 painting by Mikhail Vrubel, a key figure in Russian Symbolism and Modernism. The portrait is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Valery Bryusov, a prominent poet of the time. Bryusov is shown with dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark suit, with his arms crossed and gazing directly at the viewer.
Technique & Style
The portrait features a light-colored background with abstract shapes and lines, adding depth and complexity. Vrubel's use of bold elements is characteristic of his style, which contributed to the development of Russian Symbolism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mikhail Aleksandrovich Vrubel (Russian: Михаил Александрович Врубель; March 17, 1856 – April 14, 1910) was a Russian painter, draughtsman, and sculptor.
