Taras Shevchenko
1814–1861 · Ukrainian · 11 artworks
RomanticismRealist portraitureLandscape paintingGenre scenesUse of light and shadowDetailed rendering
artist bio
Taras Shevchenko was a Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, public and political figure, as well as folklorist and ethnographer. His literary heritage is regarded as the foundation of modern Ukrainian literature and to a large extent, the modern Ukrainian nation.
what you'll learn
Studying Shevchenko's work allows students to explore Romanticism through a Ukrainian lens, focusing on themes of national identity, social justice, and the beauty of the natural world. Students can also learn about the power of art as a form of resistance and cultural preservation.
related: Eugene Delacroix, Francisco Goya, Ivan Aivazovsky
11 artworks
Portrait of E. V. Keykuatova
1847
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Chirkala-Tau
1851
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Head of a woman
1834
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Holy Family
1858
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Turkmen abas at Kara-Tau
1857
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Portrait of P. V. Engelgart
1833
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A Gypsy Fortune Teller
1841
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Catholic Church in Kyiv
1846
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A gate in Gustynia. Church of St. Nicholas
1845
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Portrain of G. I. Zakrevska
1843
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Kazakh woman
1856
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