Ivan Tvorozhnikov
1848–1919 · Russian · 28 artworks
RealismDetailed renderingRealistic portrayal of figuresUse of light and shadow to create depthGenre paintingPortraiture
artist bio
Ivan Tvorozhnikov was a Russian Realist painter known for his genre scenes and portraits depicting the lives of peasants and the Russian Orthodox clergy. His works offer a glimpse into the social realities of 19th-century Russia, capturing the everyday experiences and emotions of ordinary people.
what you'll learn
Studying Tvorozhnikov's work allows students to understand the principles of Realism, focusing on accurate representation and social commentary. Students can learn about composition, capturing emotion, and depicting everyday life through art.
related: Ilya Repin, Vasily Perov
28 artworks
Grandmother and granddaughter
1891
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Girl
1889
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Going home after harvesting
1915
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An old woman with a petition
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Palm Sunday
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At sunset
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The bird had flown
1917
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Peasant girl
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Portrait of a girl (Untitled)
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Winter landscape
1905
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Lieutenant Vasily Mirovich at the corpse of John VI Antonovich on July 5, 1764 in the Shlisselburg Fortress
1884
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Portrait of an old man (possibly Lev Tolstoy)
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Portrait of a woman
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David Playing The Harp Before Saul
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Beggars near the Church
1889
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The Boy In The Cap
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Seller of icons
1888
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Girl with a Book
1900
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A girl with scarf
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Barn interior with peasants and poultry
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The humble meal
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Portrait of the daughter
1889
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A beggar boy with basket
1886
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Peasant Woman Leaving a Hut
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A young peasant woman
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Grief
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Children collecting brushwood
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Portrait of an old man
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