The painting was painted by an artist during the GreatThe Patriotic War (in 1943). This year is a tragic and crucial for our country. The duel between Chelubey and Peresvet was also important in the outcome of the Battle of Kulikovo. This battle strengthened the spirit of the Russian regiments. In the battle both soldiers died, but the victory was won by our hero. Peresvet managed to get to the surviving horse to the Russian army behind it. A Chelyabinsk after a powerful blow with a spear fell from his horse and remained lying, bleeding.
The painting "The Duel on Kulikovo Field" is in the State Russian Museum, which you can see in the photo above.
Artist Biography
M.I.Avilov - People's Artist of the RSFSR, has many awards, his paintings participated in exhibitions at the Academy of Arts of the Society. A.I. Kuindzhi. The most famous canvas, painted by the artist Avilov, is called "Duel on Kulikovo Field." The painting brought great success to the painter, thanks to him he became a laureate of the Stalin Prize of the 1st degree.
Avilov taught at the Institute. I.E. Repin (Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, at that time - in Leningrad), created posters and illustrations for Russian classical literature.
Each picture of this artist is filled witha special atmosphere. Avilov worked in battle genres (battle - battle scene), mainly depicted in his canvases of significant historical events in Russia and the USSR (the Civil War). The artist drew inspiration from his contemporary paintings, and now, in our time, these pictures are used as illustrations for history textbooks.
Painter Avilov, "Duel on Kulikovo Field": description of the painting
In the picture we at first sight knowthe legendary Russian warrior Peresvet (the artist pictured him on the left). He is clothed in the outfit of a Russian warrior: a helmet gleaming in the sun, a Russian shirt, and over it is a chain mail with metal plates, which were attached as additional protection. But this will not save the hero. Peresvet will perish along with his opponent Chelubey. Also we see that in the Russian warrior they wear not bast shoes, but leather boots. This tells us that Peresvet is a person of a rich or noble family.
What else did Avilov portray?"Duel on the Kulikovo field" (the picture) represents our view and the negative hero of the "story" - the Tatar hero Chelubey. The artist in detail painted all the evil (for us this is the Mongol-Tatar yoke) in one person a Tatar warrior. In the picture of this warrior we will see on the right. Red Malakhai on the shaved head already tells us that this is not a Russian warrior, but a Tatar, our enemy. Both figures (Peresvet and Chelubais) are imprinted in the very center of the canvas. They are dynamic, depicted large, and all this highlights them on a general plan. Talented artist - M. Avilov. "Duel on the Kulikovo field" (the description of the picture is presented in our article) is a historically significant work.
Description of actions
In the center of the picture, Peresvet beats the spear point, fromChelubeya is oncoming blow. The weapons of both soldiers crash into the shields, but penetrate them through and penetrate into the bodies, breaking through the chain mail. Enraged horses stood on their hind legs. Red Malakhai flies from the head of Chelubeya. That's about to fall and he himself. The wounded Peresvet continues to hang on a horse.
Background
The paints by which the artist painted the characters of the canvas are brighter and more saturated than the background. The description of the Tatar army looks like this: shelves are located on the right, from the side of Chelubey, andthey express concern. The Tatars already foresee the outcome of the match. It will definitely not be in their favor. A warrior who is closer to us can not stand still and calmly watch, he closely follows everything that happens in a duel. And so, when he sees the spear pierce Chelubey, he moves forward with concern.
Russian troops are less excited.Our soldiers are confident in the forces of Peresvet, but they are no less worried about the outcome of the battle. Everything was portrayed by Avilov. "Duel on the Kulikovo field" - a picture (the description is not yet over), which can not leave anyone indifferent.
Ahead on a white horse, Prince Dmitry Donskoy sits. Our warriors are depicted in the background and small figures, so it is impossible to consider the emotions on their faces.
So Avilov presented a fight on the Kulikovo field.The description of the event, which is devoted to the picture, will allow you to learn more about the Kulikovo battle. The battle between Peresvet and Chelubey is known to most people in many respects thanks to the artist M.I. To Avilov.
Notes to the article
We should be proud of the fact that our artist created this painting. Avilov. "Duel on the Kulikovo field" (the description of the picture refers us to distant events) is an amazing work.
The painter painted on his canvas a legendaryhistorical event of Russia. By making a detailed description, we unwittingly begin to go deeper into the story, trying to tell about the canvas, which Avilov wrote - "Duel on the Kulikovo field." The description of the picture can fill a whole chapter in the history textbook.
Conclusion
We examined the work that M.I.Avilov - "Duel on the Kulikovo field." The description of this picture expands the knowledge about our country, about its heroes and their exploits. In all its greatness the spirit of the Russian people is represented here, which overthrows the yoke of the Tatar-Mongols. One powerful blow with a spear decides the fate of all of Russia. Now there will be no more oppression, ordinary people will continue a peaceful life, not being afraid that at any time the Tatar warriors can raid and destroy their families. Bogatyr Peresvet in the battle with Chelubey dies, but leaves an eternal memory of himself.
In the photo above is a monument dedicated to the Battle of Kulikovo.
Thanks to the picture of the artist Avilov, many of us know what kind of feat Peresvet accomplished and that in general the battle took place on the Kulikovo field.
