Vasily Polenov was part of the landmark Peredvizhniki (The Wanderers or The Itinerants) school of realist Russian art. Many of his paintings — such as Golden Autumn or Moscow Courtyard — have become downright iconic. When not painting Russian landscapes, Polenov created many pieces based on the New Testament. He traveled extensively to the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean to research the setting for his Biblical works; as a result, he also left many paintings and studies of the region’s landscapes and genre scenes. They are definitely worth checking out, but for now, behold Vasily Polenov’s best Russian landscapes, many of which were inspired by the gorgeous scenery around his Oka River estate, now called Polenovo.
Moscow Courtyard (Arbat neighborhood; the church seen in the painting still exists today)
Oyat’ River
Golden Autumn at Polenovo
Early Snow at Polenovo
Grandmother’s Garden
Overgrown Pond
Autumn in Abramtsevo
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I love all your art posts. Apparently we’re getting an exhibition here of works from the Hermitage soon, so I’m hoping to get to see some proper Russian stuff in person!
Ooooh, I am curious about what they are taking on tour. Although, sadly, The Hermitage is less Russian art and more European Old Masters and Impressionists….
I really like the paintings especially the “Moscow Courtyard” and “Grandmother’s Garden.”
Don’t you just want to move into that house (ahem, mansion)?
WOW… they are sooooo real.. so amazing!!
Realist Russian art is THE BEST. I think that’s my next art series, highlighting the best Russian artists. I think you joined up my blog when I more or less wrapped up my ‘seasons’ theme; if so, I think you will enjoy these: https://gohomeandaway.wordpress.com/category/russia-through-russian-art/
Yess, I am impressed! It’s amazing… they are real artists!!
I will take a look at it!
oh! i love the two ladies walking together! these tones and details are beautiful.
Here’s the plan: I get the house, you come visit. Then we will be those ladies 🙂
deal!
You know me and water landscapes. Give me a shore and water and I’m on board. These are beautiful 🙂
So…which is your fave?
Oyat river.
Ironically that looks most like the Oka River on my trip
I love the pic of “Grandmother’s Garden”!
Makes me think of your recent dacha photos 😉
Proper paintings! I love ’em!