Vasily Polenov
1844–1927 · Russian · 30 artworks
RealismRomanticismPlein air paintingAtmospheric perspectiveDetailed architectural renderingUse of light to create moodNarrative storytelling through visual elements
artist bio
Vasily Polenov was a Russian painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes, blending Realism with elements of Romanticism. He significantly contributed to Russian art by depicting everyday life and historical subjects with a focus on natural light and atmosphere.
what you'll learn
Studying Polenov allows students to understand the fusion of Realism and Romanticism, focusing on the importance of light, color, and composition in creating atmosphere and conveying narrative.
related: Isaac Levitan, Ilya Repin, Ivan Aivazovsky
30 artworks
Terem Palace. The yield of the chambers of the Gold porch.
1877
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Klyazma River. Zhukovka.
1888
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Chronicle of our artistic circle. Drawing for the cover.
1894
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Marguerite Garden
1882
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A river
1899
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Palestine monk
1886
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Pine Forest on the banks of the river
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A yard
1881
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Erechtheion. The portico of caryatids
1882
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House of Polenov in Behovo
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Corner of the medieval city with a wall
1889
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Pond in the Park. Olshanka.
1877
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An Olive Tree in the Garden of Gethsemane
1882
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They Brought the Children
1900
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Autumn in Abramtsevo
1890
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Oka. Summer.
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Old gates. Vel. Normandy.
1874
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Pond in Abramtsevo
1883
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View of Oka from the western riverbank
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Stairway to Castle
1883
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The mill on the source of the river Vel
1874
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Bethlehem
1882
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The Temple of Isis on Philae island
1882
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Early snow
1891
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Monastery over the river
1898
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At the Genisaret Lake
1888
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Old mill
1880
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A depiction of Jesus and the woman taken in adultery
1888
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Lord's Supper
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Fountain of the Virgin Mary in Nazareth
1882
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