Speaking about the landscape genre, it is impossible not to refer to the work of the great landscape painters. Now it is hard to imagine that two hundred years ago such a thing as a landscape did not exist yet. Russian traditions landscape painting began to form only at the end XVIII century. Before that, artists painted under the influence of Italian and French masters, ennobling nature according to the academic laws of construction, which were considered mandatory in the painting of that time.
A huge contribution to the development of the Russian landscape was made by the Association traveling exhibitions(Wanderers) under the leadership of I. N. Kramskoy. Artists sang of the beauty of discreet Russian nature, simplicity rural scenery, the vast expanses of Rus'.
Major masters of landscape:
- Alexei Kondratievich Savrasov (1830-1897)
- Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817–1900)
Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin (1832-1898)
Art by I.I. Shishkin is surprisingly clear and transparent. His paintings are a hymn to wildlife, its beauty. He created landscape art with coniferous thickets, with boundless expanse, with all the simplicity of the northern landscape.
At the age of 12, at the insistence of his father, he was assigned to the 1st Kazan gymnasium. Full course never finished. In 1852 he moved to Moscow and entered the School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. Here A. N. Mokritsky became Shishkin's mentor. After completing the course (1856), the talented student was advised to continue his education in St. Petersburg at the Academy of Arts. His training was led by S. M. Vorobyov.
The teachers immediately noted Shishkin's penchant for landscape painting. Already in the first year of his stay at the academy, he was awarded a small silver medal for "View in the vicinity of St. Petersburg." In 1858 the artist received the Big Silver Medal for the painting "View on the Island of Valaam".
The successes achieved allowed Shishkin to make trip abroad as an Academy Scholar. The journey began in Munich (1861), where Ivan Ivanovich visited the workshops of the popular animal painters B. and F. Adamov. In 1863, Shishkin moved to Zurich, then to Geneva, Prague, Dusseldorf. Longing for his homeland, he returned to St. Petersburg in 1866, before the expiration of his scholarship.
In Russia, the artist was awarded the title of academician (1865). Since that time, the most fruitful period of the painter's work began. The paintings "Cutting down the forest" (1867), "Rye" (1878), "Pine trees illuminated by the sun" (1886), "Morning in pine forest"(1889; bears were written by K. A. Savitsky)," ship grove"(1898) and many others.
Shishkin actively worked in the open air, often undertook artistic purpose travel in Russia. He exhibited his works almost every year - first at the academy, and then, after the Association of Travelers was established. art exhibitions(1870), at these expositions.
Ivan Ilyich Levitan (1860-1900)
Born on August 30, 1860 in the Lithuanian town of Kybartai in Jewish family. My father was a small employee in the city government. Soon after the birth of the youngest son, the family moved to Moscow. At the age of 13, Isaac was admitted to the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, in the class of A.K. Savrasov and V.D. Polenov. From the very beginning of his studies, Levitan earned a living by taking lessons and commissioned portraits. He brilliantly graduated from college, but because of his origin, he was awarded a diploma as a calligraphy teacher.
the first big picture « Quiet abode” he wrote after a trip in 1890 to the Russian North. The canvas was purchased by P. M. Tretyakov for his gallery. In 1892 the artist was forced to leave Moscow because Jews were not allowed to live in the capitals. He settled in a village located along the Vladimir highway, along which convicts were driven to Siberia. The artist captured these places in the painting "Vladimirka" (1892). In the 90s. Levitan made another trip, this time along the Volga. There was born the painting “Fresh wind. Volga" (1891-1895). The exacerbation of tuberculosis caused the artist to leave abroad, to France, then to Italy, although the efforts of friends helped him get permission to live in Moscow.
Returning home, in 1898 Levitan began to teach a landscape class at the school, which he graduated from. His health was deteriorating, and in 1899 the artist, at the invitation of A.P. Chekhov, left for Yalta. Returning, he began teaching again, but his health continued to deteriorate, and on August 4, 1900, Levitan died.
Landscapes of the singer of Russian nature are not just photographic image nature - the artist managed to convey her living breath. No wonder the critic V.V. Stasov called Levitan's paintings emotional poems. At the same time, Levitan was not only a great landscape painter. His creative heritage also make up drawings, watercolors, book illustrations.
The city of Plyos is associated with the name of Isaac Levitan. Levitan comes to Ples three summers in a row, in 1888-1890. There is not a single corner and path in the vicinity of Plyos, wherever you go Great master. Inspired by the magical beauty of Plyos, he paints almost 200 paintings and sketches here! Now famous paintings: “Above Eternal Peace”, “After the Rain. Ples”, “Evening. Golden Plyos, Birch Grove and many others have become an adornment of the collections of the Tretyakov Gallery, the Russian Museum and many collections in Russia and abroad.
Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (1844-1927)
Born on June 1, 1844 in the Borok estate (now Polenovo in the Tula region) in the family of archaeologist and bibliographer D. V. Polenov. After receiving secondary education, Vasily entered the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts (1863), and a little later began to attend lectures at law faculty in the University.
In 1872, Polenov, who completed both courses with honors, was awarded a trip abroad at the expense of the academy. He visited Vienna, Venice, Florence, Naples, lived in Paris for a long time. The visit home was short-lived; in 1876 the artist volunteered for the Serbo-Montenegrin-Turkish war.
In subsequent years, he traveled extensively in the Middle East and Greece (1881-1882, 1899, 1909), Italy (1883-1884, 1894-1895). In 1879 he joined the Society of Wanderers. In 1882-1895. taught at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture.
In recognition of Polenov's merits, in 1893 he was elected a full member of the Academy of Arts. From 1910 he was engaged in the development provincial theaters, becoming three years later the head of a special section at the Moscow Society of People's Universities.
Polenov is known as the author works of different genres. He turned to historical and religious themes - "Christ and the Sinner" (1886-1887), "On the Lake of Tiberias" (1888), "Among the Teachers" (1896); in 1877 he created a series of sketches of the Kremlin cathedrals and palace chambers; V different time made theatrical scenery. According to his sketches, churches were built in Abramtsevo (in collaboration with V. M. Vasnetsov) and in Bekhov near Tarusa (1906). But Polenov’s landscapes brought him the greatest fame: “Moscow Courtyard” (1878), “Grandmother’s Garden”, “Summer” (both 1879), “Overgrown Pond” (1880), “ Golden autumn"(1893), conveying the poetic charm of the corners of urban life and pristine Russian nature.
The artist spent the last years of his life in the Borok estate, where he organized a museum of art and scientific collections. Since 1927, the museum-estate of V. D. Polenov has been operating here.
Alexei Kondratievich Savrasov (1830 - 1897)
The artist was born on May 12 (24), 1830 in Moscow, in the family of a merchant of the 3rd guild, Kondraty Artemyevich Savrasov. Contrary to the wishes of his father, who dreamed of adapting his son to "commercial affairs", the boy entered the Moscow School of Painting and Sculpture in 1844, where he studied in the class of landscape painter K.I. Rabus. During his studies, in 1850, he completed the painting "Stone in the Forest near the Razliv", which art critics consider somewhat clumsy in composition. In the same year, for the painting "View of the Moscow Kremlin in the moonlight" he was awarded the title of non-class artist.
Founding member of the Association of Traveling Art Exhibitions (see Wanderers). IN early works S. is dominated by romantic effects ("View of the Kremlin in inclement weather", 1851, Tretyakov Gallery).
In the 1850-60s. Savrasov more often turns to calm, narrative images, in a number of cases marked by a desire for color unity in his works (Elk Island in Sokolniki, 1869, ibid.), to enhance the emotional sound of chiaroscuro. The result of these searches was the painting "The Rooks Have Arrived" (1871, ibid.), where Savrasov, depicting an outwardly nondescript motif and emphasizing in the life of the natural environment the moment of transition (offensive early spring), managed to show deep sincerity native nature. Savrasov's subsequent works ("The Country Road", 1873, "The Courtyard", 1870s; "The Grave over the Volga", 1874, private collection, Moscow) also differ in lyrical immediacy, interest in the open air.
Alexey Savrasov, one of major representatives lyrical direction in the Russian landscape, had a huge influence on Russian landscape painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
A.K. has passed away. Savrasov September 26, 1897, buried in Moscow, on Vagankovsky cemetery. The alley where he is buried bears his name. His favorite student was Isaac Levitan
Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi (1841-1910)
Born in January 1841 in Mariupol in the family of a shoemaker, of Greek origin. Orphaned, was brought up in a family of relatives. He began to draw early and mastered painting mostly on his own.
In 1855, he went to Feodosia on foot to study with I.K. Aivazovsky. Influence famous marine painter on the young Kuindzhi was undoubtedly. At the end of the 60s. Kuindzhi arrived in St. Petersburg. The artist presented his first works in 1868 at the exhibition of the Academy of Arts and soon firmly established himself as a master of landscape: “Autumn Mudslide” (1872); "The Forgotten Village" (1874); "Chumatsky tract in Mariupol" (1875), etc.
In 1870 he first visited the island of Valaam, where he subsequently painted a lot. According to contemporaries, it was the landscapes created there that attracted the attention of the audience.
Painting " Ukrainian night"(1876) simply stunned the public and determined the author's special path in art. From her, Kuindzhi began his "pursuit of light" - he sought to achieve a complete illusion of natural lighting. IN the highest degree this was manifested in the painting "Night on the Dnieper" (1880) with a sparkling moonlit path, in velvet darkness.
The painter revealed the possibilities of the landscape in a new way, transforming, purifying and elevating reality. He achieved extraordinary intensity and brightness of colors, new color solutions. Characteristic of him are numerous "sunny" paintings and sketches (including " Birch Grove", 1879).
The intense contrast of saturated tones, lighting effects - all this was unusual for painting XIX V. phenomenon. Misunderstanding of colleagues forced Kuindzhi to refuse to participate in exhibitions at the moment of the highest success. IN last time he exhibited his work in 1882.
The artist lived as a hermit in the Crimea, where he created a series of large canvases and hundreds of sketches, continuing to experiment with paint and color. Among the late works of Kuindzhi - the only one he has plot picture“Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane” (1901) and “Night” (1905-1908), breathing with extraordinary harmony
In 1909, Arkhip Ivanovich founded the Society of Artists (which later received his name), which provided support to people of art. The painter bequeathed to this Society all his fortune and the works that were in the workshop.
) in her expressive sweeping works was able to preserve the transparency of the fog, the lightness of the sail, the smooth rocking of the ship on the waves.
Her paintings amaze with their depth, volume, saturation, and the texture is such that it is impossible to take your eyes off them.
Warm simplicity Valentina Gubareva
Primitive artist from Minsk Valentin Gubarev not chasing fame and just doing what he loves. His work is insanely popular abroad, but almost unfamiliar to his compatriots. In the mid-90s, the French fell in love with his everyday sketches and signed a contract with the artist for 16 years. Pictures that, it would seem, should be understandable only to us, the bearers of " modest charm undeveloped socialism", appealed to the European public, and exhibitions began in Switzerland, Germany, Great Britain and other countries.
Sensual realism by Sergei Marshennikov
Sergei Marshennikov is 41 years old. He lives in St. Petersburg and creates in the best traditions of the classical Russian school of realistic portrait painting. The heroines of his paintings are tender and defenseless in their half-naked women. On many of the famous paintings the artist's muse and wife, Natalia, are depicted.
The Myopic World of Philip Barlow
IN modern era pictures high resolution and the heyday of hyperrealism, the work of Philip Barlow (Philip Barlow) immediately attracts attention. However, a certain effort is required from the viewer in order to force himself to look at blurry silhouettes and bright spots on the author's canvases. Probably, this is how they see the world without glasses and contact lenses people suffering from myopia.
Sunny Bunnies by Laurent Parcelier
Laurent Parcelier's painting is wonderful world in which there is neither sadness nor despondency. You will not find gloomy and rainy pictures in him. On his canvases there is a lot of light, air and bright colors, which the artist applies with characteristic recognizable strokes. This creates the feeling that the paintings are woven from thousands of sunbeams.
Urban Dynamics in the Works of Jeremy Mann
Oil on wood panels American artist Jeremy Mann paints dynamic portraits of the modern metropolis. “Abstract shapes, lines, contrast of light and dark spots - everything creates a picture that evokes the feeling that a person experiences in the crowd and bustle of the city, but can also express the calmness that one finds when contemplating quiet beauty,” says the artist.
The Illusory World of Neil Simon
in pictures British artist Neil Simone Everything is not what it seems at first glance. “For me, the world around me is a series of fragile and ever-changing shapes, shadows and boundaries,” says Simon. And in his paintings everything is really illusory and interconnected. Borders are washed away, and stories flow into each other.
The love drama of Joseph Lorasso
Italian-born contemporary American artist Joseph Lorusso transfers to canvas the scenes he saw in Everyday life ordinary people. Hugs and kisses, passionate impulses, moments of tenderness and desire fill his emotional pictures.
Village life of Dmitry Levin
Dmitry Levin is a recognized master of the Russian landscape, who has established himself as a talented representative of the Russian realistic school. The most important source of his art is his attachment to nature, which he loves tenderly and passionately and feels himself a part of.
Bright East Valery Blokhin
In the East, everything is different: different colors, different air, different life values and reality is more fabulous than fiction - this is what a modern artist thinks
We are glad to welcome you to the blog about contemporary art. Today I want to talk about painting, so this post is entirely dedicated to landscapes by Russian artists. In it you will find the most complete information about the work of Alexander Afonin, Alexei Savchenko and Viktor Bykov. All of them are not just talented, but gifted above the individual. Their work is multifaceted, original and skillful. They attract the attention of not only citizens of the Russian land, but also representatives and collectors from far abroad. It is not an easy task to write about them briefly, but we will try to singulate the information in order to present to your eyes only the most interesting and important from the life of artists and their work. Well, let's move on to the landscapes of Russian artists?
Landscapes of the true Russian artist Alexander Afonin
Alexander Afonin is called a true Russian artist, modern Shishkin, which is quite justified. He is a member International Federation artists of UNESCO (1996), awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, since 2004. The artist was born in 1966 in Kursk. Started drawing at the age of 12. Gradually growing up young man began to attract reproductions of world masterpieces of painting. Father Pavel was a support for Alexander, he explained to him the basics of the drawing, the tonality. Comprehending art "at home", Afonin entered the Kursk art school from which he graduated in 1982.The period from 1982 to 1986 was a turning point for the artist for the whole later life. In addition to the fact that in this time period Afonin was educated at the Zheleznogorsk Art School, it was then that he learned professionalism. Today Alexander considers this school one of the best in Russia.
Alexander Pavlovich Afonin prefers to paint landscapes not from photography and not in the office, but from life. The artist claims that copying photographic landscapes- good soil for degradation, in particular, the loss of a sense of freshness and a sense of air. No wonder great masters like Levitan, Savrasov, Kuindzhi nursed kilometers in search of nature.
Thanks to his talent and diligence, in 1989 Afonin entered the Russian academy painting, sculpture and architecture, which at that time had just begun the history of its existence. Alexander graduated from graduate school, became an associate professor of the academic department of painting and drawing, and was also appointed head of the landscape workshop. Now Alexander Pavlovich is already a professor, head of the department and an honored artist of his homeland. The artist believes that every remote corner of the Russian land can and should be captured in the field of high art.
The author's paintings are so poetic and imbued with freshness that you don't even want to take your eyes off one canvas in order to look at another. We wish you to get a lot of positive emotions while viewing the landscapes of the Russian artist.
Landscapes of nature of different seasons from Alexey Savchenko
Alexey Savchenko is a rather young artist, but already recognizable and very promising. The main theme of his paintings, created thanks to the etude style of painting, are small towns, half-forgotten villages, surviving churches, in a word, the hinterland of vast Russia. Savchenko specializes in landscapes of nature of different seasons. As a rule, his paintings convey the nature of the central zone of the Russian Federation.Landscapes by Russian artist Alexei Savchenko they take it not by color, but by some wayward northern mood. , maximum color realism - perhaps this is what is very expressively visible on the author's canvases.
Alexey Alexandrovich was born in 1975. He was lucky to be born in a wonderful historical city Sergiev Posad, the pearl of the "Golden Ring", primarily known as a place of mass Orthodox pilgrimage.
In 1997, Alexey received the specialty of a graphic designer, graduating from the All-Russian College of Toys. In 2001 - faculty visual arts and folk crafts in Moscow Pedagogical University. Member since 2005 Creative Union Artists of Russia. Constantly takes part in exhibitions professional artists. Many of his works are held by art collectors in Russia and abroad.
"Forest, as if alive" by Russian artist Viktor Bykov
Victor Alexandrovich Bykov is a famous Russian landscape painter, the author of many works directly related to the beauty and lyricism of Russian nature. The artist was born in 1958. He started painting quite early. Graduated in 1980 art school. In the period from 1988 to 1993, Viktor Bykov studied at the eminent Stroganovka, which is now called the Moscow State Art and Industry Academy. S.G. Stroganov.
Today the author's style of painting in circles contemporary art called naturalistic realism old days of the last century they would say "the forest, as if alive." Juicy tones in the hands experienced artist give desired effect live pictures. Barely connectable lines, combined with textured thick layers of paint applied in a continuous array on the canvas, make the author's landscapes of the Russian artist both bright and rich in detail. Through this technique, an enthusiastic feeling of the fantastic nature of the paintings, their fabulous infinity, is achieved.
The landscapes in the paintings of the Russian artist convey incredible realism, it seems as if they tell about the nature of the life of the sun's rays and, at the same time, they move transparent air in huge volumes. The artist's paintings are saturated harmonious colors, fresh images, the mood of mother nature.
His winter colors are admired, in which finely selected shades perfectly miraculously recreate various natural states - from frost resistance in spring, the crystal freshness of a snowy morning to the mysterious silence of late winter evening. The snow cover in the artist's paintings makes it possible to feel the structure of snow, the graininess of its slender crystals.
Landscapes by Russian artist Viktor Bykov popular as in native Fatherland, and beyond (private collections in France and Germany). The artist's reproductions are used in decorative design, even when creating patterns for embroidery. And who knows, perhaps we come across Viktor's work much more often, indiscriminately, incognito, without giving it special significance or mentally indulging in dreams of colorful landscapes of the Russian land and its talented artists.
At the end of the post, watch a wonderful video about classical landscapes Russian artists:
We know that there are many humble and obscure, but passionate photographers in the world who go to travel across endless continents, sacrificing rest to capture new landscapes. Below are the works of only some of the talented artists whose photographs arouse interest and admiration.
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Beautiful landscapes for your inspiration
Aaron Groen
Trails of stars and galaxies merge into beautiful synchronized singing in Aaron Groen's photographs. This photographer from the United States has a fantastic talent, and he deserves to open our selection.
Alex Noriega
His shots are filled with captivating twilight light. Endless deserts, mountains, forests, grasslands and objects seem unpredictable in Alex Noriega's photographs. He has an amazing portfolio.
Angus Clyne
Mood and enchanting atmosphere are the two most important definitions for the work of Angus Klein. Since they are difficult to separate from his shots, Angus tries to get as much as possible more drama, capture the meaning and convey the sensations that are inherent in the scene.
Atomic Zen
The name of this photographer is consonant with his paintings, which are reminiscent of Zen. So much mystical silence and a vivid trance state in the frame. These phenomenal landscapes take us beyond reality and make us even more interested in the beauty of our planet.
Atif Saeed
Atif Saeed is a fantastic photographer from Pakistan. He shows us the hidden beauty of his majestic country. Beautiful landscapes with surreal mountains filled with fog and snow, will captivate every landscape photography enthusiast.
Daniel Rericha
Daniel Rericha is a very modest self-taught photographer from small town in the foothills of the Ore Mountains. He loves capturing the beautiful Czech mountains.
David Keochkerian
Through the mystical color of the stars and waves, it seems that David very easily conveys the essence and true story universe. Take a look at his fantastic photos for yourself.
Dylan Toh
Dylan Toh invites us on an unforgettable journey through amazing places. With it, we can save time and get acquainted with the breathtaking waterfalls of Iceland through pictures or explore the Munros ranges in Scotland. We can go on a virtual hike along the Annapurna mountain range or witness the indescribably colorful sunsets and sunrises in the state of South Australia.
Erik Stensland
Erik Stensland often gets up well before dawn to hike to remote lakes or the high peaks of the American national park Rocky Mountain National Park. He captures the unparalleled beauty of the park in the warm morning light and also creates a photographic collection in the deserts of the Southwest, the Pacific Northwest and the UK. Eric considers it his mission to reveal natural beauty, capturing amazing moments that will take your breath away.
Gregory Boratyn
Brilliant dynamic landscapes and wonderful artistic images mother earth belong to photographer Grigory Boratin. Over the years, he has captivated us with magnificent creations. Great pictures.
Jay Patel
Ability to perceive and appreciate Beautiful places appeared at Jay Patel's very early childhood during numerous trips to the most breathtaking places in the Indian subcontinent. His passion for such magnificence now manifests itself in the constant search and desire to capture the majesty of nature with his camera.
Jay's photography career began in the summer of 2001 when he bought his first digital SLR. In the years that followed, he spent much of his time reading photographic magazines and articles on the Internet, studying the styles of the great landscape photographers. He has no formal education, and has not been vocational training in the field of photography.
Joseph Rossbach
Joseph Rossbach has been photographing landscapes for over fifteen years. His photographs and articles have been published in a number of books, calendars and magazines including Outdoor Photographer, The Nature Conservancy, Digital Photo, Photo Techniques, Popular Photography, Blue Ridge Country, Mountain Connections and more. etc. He still travels a lot and creates new and interesting images world of nature.
Lincoln Harrison (Lincoln Harrison)
Phenomenal shots with star trails, seascapes and night scenes characterize Lincoln Harrison's quality work. All of his majestic photographs add up to a brilliant portfolio.
Luke AustinLuke Austin
Australian landscape photographer Luke Austin currently resides in Perth, Western Australia. He spends his time filming and traveling in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States of America. The constant search for new compositions, angles and objects leads to the continuous improvement and development of his photographic skills.
Marcin Sobas
He also specializes in landscape photography. The author's favorite topics are dynamic fields, foggy mornings in mountains and lakes. He does his best to let every single photo tell the story new history where the main characters are light and circumstances. These two factors give the world an extreme and unrealistic appearance at different times of the year and at different times of the day. In the future, Marcin Sobas plans to try his hand at bird and wildlife photography, which he finds extremely exciting.
Martin Rak
Looking at his paintings, you involuntarily wonder where on earth there are such landscapes with flickering lights? Martin Rak seems to have no trouble capturing these beautiful landscapes, full of life and light.
Rafael Rojas
Rafael Rojas thinks photography is special life philosophy based on observation, understanding and respect for the world in which we live. It is his voice and means of conveying his own vision of the world, as well as the opportunity to share with other people the feelings that come over him when he presses the shutter.
Photo for Rafael Rojas is the same creative tool for mixing emotions, like a brush for an artist or a pen for a writer. In his work, he combines personal feelings with outwardly showing who he is and how he feels. In a sense, through photographing the world, he represents himself.
