Vasily Perov
1834–1882 · Russian · 30 artworks
RealismSocial RealismNarrative PaintingCharacter StudyMuted PalettePsychological Depth
artist bio
Vasily Perov was a key figure in the Russian Realist movement, known for his poignant depictions of peasant life and social injustices. His paintings offered a critical commentary on Russian society, influencing generations of artists with their unflinching realism and emotional depth.
what you'll learn
Studying Perov's work allows students to understand the power of art as social commentary and to analyze the techniques used to convey emotion and narrative in realistic painting. Students can also learn about the importance of observation and accurate representation in art.
related: Ilya Repin, Ivan Kramskoy, Gustave Courbet
30 artworks
Easter Procession in a Village
1861
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Portrait of the Composer Anton Rubinstein
1870
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Portrait of the Playwright Alexander Ostrovsky
1871
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Portrait of the Poet Apollon Maikov
1872
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Fomushka-owl
1868
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Portrait of the Painter Alexey Savrasov
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Portrait of A.F. Pysems'kogo
1869
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Portrait of the Author Ivan Turgenev
1872
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Nikita Pustosviat. Dispute on the Confession of Faith
1881
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Portrait of the Author Vladimir Dahl
1872
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Head of a Kirghiz. Sketch
1869
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Self-portrait
1851
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Portrait of Nikolai Lanin
1869
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Portrait of Unknown Man
1870
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Grandfather and grandson
1871
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Old man
1874
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Portrait of Peter Ivanovich Nikolayev, chairman of the Vladimir district council
1876
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Portrait of a Man
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Portrait of F.F. Rezanov
1868
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Portrait of an old woman
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Incorrigible One
1873
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Head of a Kirgiz-convict
1873
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Portrait of the Author Feodor Dostoyevsky
1872
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Portrait of the Artist Illarion Prianishnikov
1862
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Portrait of the Painter Nikolai Kasatkin
1876
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Portrait of the Historian Mikhail Pogodin
1872
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Portrait of the composer P.S. Campione
1872
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Melting Snow Maiden. Sketch
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Old Parents Visiting the Grave of Their Son
1874
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Blind Musician
1864
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