Vasily Vasilievich Vereshchagin (1842 - 1904)

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Vasily Vasilievich Vereshchagin

Vasily Vasilievich Vereshchagin (Russian: Васи́лий Васи́льевич Вереща́гин) was a Russian painter, known for his poignant and realistic depictions of war. He was born in 1842 in Cherepovets, Russia, and is celebrated for his dramatic and often controversial paintings that depicted the brutal realities of warfare.

Vereshchagin’s work stands out for its unflinching portrayal of the human cost of conflict. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he focused on the devastating consequences of war rather than glorifying it. His series of paintings from the Russo-Turkish War and his iconic piece, "The Apotheosis of War," are housed in prestigious institutions like the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow and the Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg.

Collectors and art experts value Vereshchagin’s works for their historical significance and emotional depth. His paintings not only serve as powerful artistic statements but also as historical documents that provide insight into the wars of his time. For those interested in acquiring or learning more about Vereshchagin’s works, subscribing to updates about upcoming sales and auction events can be incredibly valuable.

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Date and place of birt:26 october 1842, Череповец, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:13 april 1904, Liaoning Province, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, China, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Batalist, Painter, Writer
Art school / group:Russian school, French school
Genre:Allegory, Genre art, History painting, Military art, Landscape painting
Art style:Realism, Orientalism

Creators Russia

Mikhail Fedorovich Baburin (1907 - 1984)
Mikhail Fedorovich Baburin
1907 - 1984
Louis Caravaque (1684 - 1754)
Louis Caravaque
1684 - 1754
Andrey Nikolaevich Koval'chuk (1959)
Andrey Nikolaevich Koval'chuk
1959
Vasily Nikitich Meshkov (1867 - 1946)
Vasily Nikitich Meshkov
1867 - 1946
Ivan Semyonovich Kazakov (1873 - 1935)
Ivan Semyonovich Kazakov
1873 - 1935
Karl Kollmann (1788 - 1847)
Karl Kollmann
1788 - 1847
Nikolai Vasilyevich (Nicolas) Krycevsky (1898 - 1961)
Nikolai Vasilyevich (Nicolas) Krycevsky
1898 - 1961
Vitaly Anatol'evich Komar (1943)
Vitaly Anatol'evich Komar
1943
Elie Grekoff (1914 - 1985)
Elie Grekoff
1914 - 1985
Evgeny Sergeevich Vakhtangov (1942 - 2018)
Evgeny Sergeevich Vakhtangov
1942 - 2018
Alexander Sergeevich Kulagin (1925 - 2011)
Alexander Sergeevich Kulagin
1925 - 2011
Nina Vasilievna Kashina (1903 - 1985)
Nina Vasilievna Kashina
1903 - 1985
Vyacheslav Alekseevich Pichugin (1935)
Vyacheslav Alekseevich Pichugin
1935
Viktor Mikhailovich Krysin (1924 - 2000)
Viktor Mikhailovich Krysin
1924 - 2000
Samuil Yakovlevich Adlivankin (1897 - 1966)
Samuil Yakovlevich Adlivankin
1897 - 1966
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Bestuzhev (1791 - 1855)
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Bestuzhev
1791 - 1855

Creators Orientalism

Tamara Aleksandrovna Malushina (1927 - 2016)
Tamara Aleksandrovna Malushina
1927 - 2016
Irina Mikhailovna Baldina (1922 - 2009)
Irina Mikhailovna Baldina
1922 - 2009
Willem Cornelisz Duyster (1599 - 1635)
Willem Cornelisz Duyster
1599 - 1635
Donato Barcaglia (1849 - 1930)
Donato Barcaglia
1849 - 1930
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Issaev (1891 - 1977)
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Issaev
1891 - 1977
Jean-Etienne Liotard (1702 - 1789)
Jean-Etienne Liotard
1702 - 1789
Wilhelm August Stryowski (1834 - 1917)
Wilhelm August Stryowski
1834 - 1917
Charlotte von Hornstein (1861 - 1941)
Charlotte von Hornstein
1861 - 1941
Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev (1830 - 1904)
Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev
1830 - 1904
Wilhelm Frey (1826 - 1911)
Wilhelm Frey
1826 - 1911
William Frederick Lake Price (1810 - 1896)
William Frederick Lake Price
1810 - 1896
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev (1909 - 1996)
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev
1909 - 1996
William Morris Hunt (1824 - 1879)
William Morris Hunt
1824 - 1879
Henry Bright (1810 - 1873)
Henry Bright
1810 - 1873
Julius Bretz (1870 - 1953)
Julius Bretz
1870 - 1953
Alfred Philippe Roll (1846 - 1919)
Alfred Philippe Roll
1846 - 1919
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