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Dervishes in Festive Dress. Tashkent, by Vasily Vereshchagin, oil, 1870

Dervishes in Festive Dress. Tashkent

Vasily Vereshchagin

1870

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Dervishes in Festive Dress. Tashkent is a 1870 oil by Vasily Vereshchagin, a Realism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Vasily Vereshchagin
When & what style?
1870 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts three men standing in a row, dressed in vibrant, colorful robes and hats. They face the right side of the image, their backs to the viewer. The man on the left wears a conical hat, while the other two wear rounded hats. The men's robes feature intricate patterns and designs, with a mix of red, blue, green, and yellow hues. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy tone, with a subtle gradient that adds depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, as if the men are engaged in a moment of reflection or conversation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of Vasily Vereshchagin.

About the artist

Portrait of Vasily Vereshchagin
Artist

Vasily Vereshchagin

Vasily Vasilyevich Vereshchagin (Russian: Васи́лий Васи́льевич Вереща́гин; 26 October 1842 – 13 April 1904) was a Russian painter, war artist, and traveller.

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