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Kruba koe Gethsemani matela, by Vasily Polenov, oil, 1892

Kruba koe Gethsemani matela

Vasily Polenov

1892

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Kruba koe Gethsemani matela is a 1892 oil by Vasily Polenov, a Impressionism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Vasily Polenov
When & what style?
1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a large tree in the center. The tree has a thick trunk and branches that spread out in all directions. In the background, there are rolling hills and a few buildings. The sky is blue with some clouds. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich and vibrant color. The artist has used a variety of techniques to create texture and depth in the painting. The brushstrokes are visible, and the paint is thick in some areas. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

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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