Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov truly possiblecalled a folk artist. The main direction of his paintings belongs to the epic-historical genre. The artist is one of the most famous in the world. There is not a single educated person who does not know the name of Vasnetsov’s paintings.
The painting "Ivan Tsarevich on the gray wolf"
Work written in 1889.Inspired by the author of the same fairy tale. The painting depicts a wolf that takes Tsarevich from the chase and the Beautiful Helen saved by him. Ivan wary looks around, and the girl, subdued and frightened by what is happening, does not look up.
Attention is drawn to the human wolf's gaze.He is full of courage, will and hope of victory. In the tale, the wolf plays the role of a positive character, who is Ivan Tsarevich's loyal friend. He soars over the swamps, carrying a loving couple from danger. A little bit strange seems to be a blooming apple tree and lilies that grow in the middle of the marshland. Thus, the author of the canvas sends us to get acquainted with the plot of the fairy tale. After all, the adventures of the main characters began with golden apples.
The canvas, like many other works of the artist,located in the Moscow State Tretyakov Gallery. Here you can touch the beautiful world of painting, enjoy the amazing work, find out the name of the paintings by Vasnetsov. Guides will tell you the story of each canvas.
"Warriors"
There is no other artist who wouldso devoted to the genre of mythological painting, in which Vasnetsov painted pictures. The names of most of them are connected with Russian folk tales and epics. For example, the author worked on the painting “Warriors” for about 30 years. Vasnetsov made the first pencil sketch in 1871. It was completed in 1898. Soon it was bought for his gallery P. M. Tretyakov.
Three epic heroes look at us from the canvas:Dobrynya Nikitych, Ilya Muromets, Alesha Popovich. Large figures of soldiers symbolize the strength and power of the Russian people. The overall impression also contributes to the impressive size of the painting itself (295x446 cm).
Dobrynya Nikitich, according to legend, was a maneducated, with subtle, aristocratic features. He was also credited with unusual abilities, it was believed that the armor on his shoulders was conspired from an enemy sword.
Ilya Muromets, located in the middle of the canvas, is not only an epic character, but also a real historical person. His biography and exploits are events that actually happened.
Alyosha Popovich - the youngest and slim among heroes. A harp is tied to his saddle, which means that he is not only a brave warrior, but also a musician, and a merry fellow by nature.
"Alenushka"
If possible, visit the Tretyakov Gallery withchildren. Own fantasy easily takes the child to a fairy tale, even if it is written in oil. Tell them the name of the paintings Vasnetsov. Children especially like the canvas, which depicts Alyonushka.
На создание этой работы автора вдохновила сказка "About sister Alenushka and brother Ivanushka". Vasnetsov himself said that the image of a very young girl had long settled in his head. The picture was born after he met a similar person in Akhtyrka. The bare-haired, modestly dressed girl with the melancholy and loneliness in her eyes amazed the painter. The original name of the picture - "Fool Alenushka." In those days, this word meant not a lack of mental abilities, but an orphanage.
All over the world, they love and know the pictures of Vasnetsov.Photos with the names brought from Russia by foreign tourists. Reproductions often adorn the walls of kindergartens, clinics. "Tsarevna Nesmeyana", "Gamayun", "The Frog Princess", "Book Shop", "Carpet-Plane" and many others are not just fairy tales, but the name of the paintings. Vasnetsov did not care about the originality of the name of the canvas. He was more concerned about how much his work can transfer to the magical world.
