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Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov can truly be called a people's artist. The main direction of his paintings belongs to the epic-historical genre. The artist is one of the most famous in the world. There is not a single educated person who does not know the name of Vasnetsov's paintings.
The painting "Ivan Tsarevich on a gray wolf"
The work was written in 1889. Inspired by the story of the same name. The picture depicts a wolf that carries away the Tsarevich and Elena the Beautiful, who was saved by him, from the chase. Ivan cautiously looks around, and the girl, subdued and frightened by what is happening, does not look up.
Attention is attracted by the human look of the wolf. He is full of courage, will and hope for victory. In the fairy tale, the wolf plays the role of a positive character who is a true friend of Ivan Tsarevich. He hovers over the swamps, carrying a couple in love from danger. A blooming apple tree and lilies that grow in the middle of a swampy area seem a little strange. Thus, the author of the canvas sends us to get acquainted with the plot of the fairy tale. After all, it was with golden apples that the adventures of the mainheroes.
The canvas, like many other works of the artist, is in the Moscow State Tretyakov Gallery. Here you can touch the wonderful world of painting, enjoy amazing works, find out the name of Vasnetsov's paintings. The guides will tell you the story of each painting.
Heroes
There is no other artist who would be so devoted to the genre of mythological painting, in which Vasnetsov painted pictures. The names of most of them are associated with Russian folk tales and epics. For example, the author has been working on the canvas “Bogatyrs” for about 30 years. Vasnetsov made his first pencil sketch in 1871. It was completed in 1898. Soon P. M. Tretyakov bought it for his gallery.
Three epic heroes look at us from the canvas: Dobrynya Nikitich, Ilya Muromets, Alyosha Popovich. Large figures of warriors symbolize the strength and power of the Russian people. The impressive size of the painting itself (295x446 cm) also contributes to the overall impression.
Dobrynya Nikitich, according to legend, was an educated man with fine, aristocratic features. He was also credited with unusual abilities, it was believed that the armor on his shoulders was charmed by an enemy sword.
Ilya Muromets, located in the middle of the canvas, is not only an epic character, but also a real historical person. His biography and exploits are events that actually happened.
Alyosha Popovich is the youngest and slenderest among the heroes. A harp is tied to his saddle, which indicates that he is notonly a brave warrior, but also a musician and a merry fellow by nature.
Alyonushka
If possible, visit the Tretyakov Gallery with children. Own fantasy will easily take the child to a fairy tale, even if it is written in oil. Tell them the name of Vasnetsov's paintings. Children especially like the canvas depicting Alyonushka.
The creation of this work was inspired by the fairy tale "About sister Alyonushka and brother Ivanushka". Vasnetsov himself said that the image of a very young girl had long settled in his head. The picture was born after he met a similar person in Akhtyrka. A simple-haired, modestly dressed girl with longing and loneliness in her eyes struck the painter. The original title of the painting is "Fool Alyonushka". In those days, this word did not mean a lack of mental abilities, but complete orphanhood.
Vasnetsov's paintings are loved and known all over the world. Photos with names are brought from Russia by foreign tourists. Reproductions often decorate the walls of kindergartens and clinics. “Princess Nesmeyana”, “Gamayun”, “The Frog Princess”, “Bookshop”, “Flying Carpet” and many others are not just fairy tales, but the name of the paintings. Vasnetsov did not care about the originality of the name of the canvas. He was more concerned with how much his work could take you to the magical world.
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