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The Emerald Necklace, by Victor Borisov-Musatov, oil, 1903

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Overview

The Emerald Necklace is a 1903 oil by Victor Borisov-Musatov, a Symbolism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Victor Borisov-Musatov
When & what style?
1903 · Symbolism
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a group of young women in long dresses standing in a lush, green garden. They are surrounded by trees and bushes, and the atmosphere is serene and peaceful. The women are dressed in different colors, but they all have a similar style and elegance to them. The painting is done in tempera, which gives it a smooth and flat texture. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of the artist who created it, Victor Borisov-Musatov.

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Portrait of Victor Borisov-Musatov
Artist

Victor Borisov-Musatov

Victor Elpidiforovich Borisov-Musatov (Russian: Ви́ктор Эльпидифо́рович Бори́сов-Муса́тов; April 14 1870 – November 8 1905) was a Russian painter, prominent for his unique Post-Impressionistic style that mixed Symbolism, pure decorative style and realism.

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