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Latista, keraf idulugal dankar, by Vasily Polenov, oil, 1894

Latista, keraf idulugal dankar

Vasily Polenov

1894

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Latista, keraf idulugal dankar is a 1894 oil by Vasily Polenov, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Vasily Polenov
When & what style?
1894
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts a woman standing in front of a stone wall, holding a guitar. She is dressed in a long, dark dress with a ruffled skirt and a white collar. The wall behind her is made of rough-hewn stones, with a few trees and bushes visible in the background. The woman's face is turned downward, and her hair is pulled back into a bun. She appears to be lost in thought, with a contemplative expression on her face. The guitar she holds is a light-colored instrument with a long neck and a round body. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet reflection, with the woman's introspective mood evoked by the soft colors and gentle lighting. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The painting is held at the Tretyakov Gallery.

About the artist

Portrait of Vasily Polenov
Artist

Vasily Polenov

Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (Russian: Василий Дмитриевич Поленов; 1 June 1844 – 18 July 1927) was a Russian landscape painter associated with the Peredvizhniki movement of realist artists.

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