Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhailovich - a beautiful Russian artist. In the skill of writing historical and folk art he has no equal.
Picture V.M. Vasnetsov "Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf": the history of creation
It happens that artists prepare to writelong before the beginning of their work, they look at their nature, are adjusted psychologically, so to speak, but it happens quite the opposite - spontaneously. Exactly so, Vasnetsov's painting “Ivan-Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf” was not planned. 1889 was an artist designed to work in Kiev, where he was engaged in painting the Vladimir Cathedral. Viktor Mikhailovich loved everything popular, and the plot with the well-known fairy tale created by the people, “Ivan-Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf” was taken as the basis of the picture. For its creation, the artist postponed his work in the cathedral. And, as it turned out, not in vain.
This piece is one of the best inRussian art. On the canvas we see Ivan Tsarevich and Elena Prekrasnaya on the Gray Wolf, they rush through a terrible forest, running away from their pursuers, in front of them are flowering trees and a happy future.
The main characters of the picture
The painting "Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf" presents us with its main characters: Tsarevich, Beautiful Helen and their faithful friend Gray Wolf.
Ivan Tsarevich, sitting astride the Wolf, carefully and inAt the same time, she hugs her beloved Elena the Beautiful. He is wearing an expensive brocade caftan, belted with a green belt, and has black patterned gloves on his hands. The beautiful image of Tsarevich is complemented by a red cap on his head and red boots. The expression of the main character's face is very serious, with anxious eyes, he peers into the distance, worrying about whether the pursuers are not catching up with the fugitives. After all, in his arms is his happiness, which he will not give to anyone in the world. Behind Ivan Tsarevich, you can see a sword, which means that the young man is always ready to fight for his love with a sword in his hands.
Рядом со своим спасителем сидит Елена Прекрасная.The long hair of the Russian beauty fluttering in the wind, it shows that they are rushing with great speed. The girl is dressed in a beautiful silk dress of light blue color with gold trim of the lower part and sleeves. She wears pearl beads around Elena's neck, she is shod in beautiful morocco boots, and has a cap with precious stones on her head. The beautiful woman bowed her head to her lover's breast, a pensive look. The girl humbly holds her hands in front of her, this suggests that the fugitive entrusted her life to Tsarevich. Vasnetsov wrote Elena Prekrasnuyu from her niece - Natalia Mamontova.
Gray Wolf is pictured rushing with hugespeed ahead, it can be seen all over his image: his ears are pressed, his tongue falls out of his mouth, his eyes are full of anxiety and decisiveness, there is no anger in them, a long fluffy tail flutters in the wind. Strong paws hovered in the air before the next jump, he must jump over the swamp in front of the heroes. It can be seen that Gray Wolf is tired and holding out his last strength to deliver the precious burden home.
"Ivan-Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf": description of the painting by Vasnetsov
The landscape depicted on the canvas emphasizesthe anxiety of the fugitives. They are racing against the background of the morning dawn, in front of them is a dark marsh, there are huge trees around, and a gray-lilac sky is seen a little through them. But all this threatening picture is smoothed by a blooming apple tree in front and beautiful marsh water lilies. The apple tree reminds us of the beginning of the fairy tale, because the adventures of the main characters began with golden apples.
Картина «Иван-Царевич на Сером волке» прекрасно Displays the mood of the characters. They are alarmed, but they are full of hope for a bright future. The white flowers of the apple tree are in perfect harmony with Elena's outfit. A flowering tree is a symbol of the beginning of a new and beautiful - a new life, a new love ... The picture seems to flicker with a mysterious light, the audience has the impression of the presence of a fairytale wonder and magic.
Viktor Vasnetsov created a living fairytale on canvas
The painting "Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf" againshows a huge talent of Viktor Vasnetsov. The master placed the heroes in such a way that they create the appearance of animated fairytale characters. It seems that for a moment the Gray Wolf, jumping out of the canvas, will rush away with his friends.
Сказочное прекрасное полотно «Иван-Царевич на Gray Wolf "! Vasnetsov's description of the picture is worthy of attention, it displays the struggle of two forces. The contrast of dark dark colors with light displays the opposition of good and evil. Behind the heroes of solid darkness, surrounded by darkness, which makes way for the fugitives, and in front of the swamp, but not gloomy, but with water lilies and a blooming apple tree. Taken together, it shows the victory of good over evil.
Сказочное полотно в данное время находится в State Tretyakov Gallery. Such masterpieces of art must be carefully preserved so that many more generations can admire these works of artists from God.
