Yuriy Khymych
1928–2003 · Ukrainian · 30 artworks
Post-ImpressionismRealismArchitectural perspectiveAtmospheric perspectiveColor layeringDetailed lineworkUrban landscape painting
artist bio
Yuriy Khymych was a Ukrainian architect and artist known for his cityscapes and architectural paintings, particularly of Kyiv's historical landmarks. His work blends Realism and Post-Impressionism to capture the atmosphere and spirit of urban environments and historical sites.
what you'll learn
Studying Khymych's work allows students to explore the intersection of architectural drawing and painting techniques, focusing on perspective, composition, and the use of color to evoke mood and atmosphere. Students can also learn about the history and cultural significance of Ukrainian architecture.
related: Vincent van Gogh, Isaac Levitan, Ilya Repin
30 artworks
Ancient Division. Behind the wall of the Florovsky monastery
1979
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Blue twilight
1983
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Sophia of Kyiv. View from the southeast side
1960
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Frosty evening (Sofia Kiev)
1992
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Still life with a teapot
1974
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Blue mountains
1963
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Saint Sophia Cathedral
1964
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At the Pump
1950
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Sophia of Kyiv. Interior of the central nave from the iconostasis
1968
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The bell tower of the Near and Far Caves (Kiev Lavra)
1993
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Kovnirovsky building (Kiev-Pechersk Lavra)
1970
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Khan's Palace
1952
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Summer sketch
1952
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Sofia. View from the bell tower
1960
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Finland
1972
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The Last Snow (Kiev-Pechersk Lavra)
1975
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Walking woman
1962
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Sophia of Kyiv, interior
1959
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Bakhchisarai Street
1952
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Sofia
1958
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Mountain Crimea
1983
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Kamianets-Podilskyi
2000
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Vydubychi monastery
1958
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Worried sky
1980
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Zaborowski Gate (St. Sophia)
1991
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Women and bicycles
1983
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Houses and towers
1983
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Golden Gate (architectural motif)
1960
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Kiev Lavra. Summer
1990
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Crossroads of times
1983
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