10 vivid examples of Russian impressionism (PICS)
One of the largest trends in painting was reflected in Russia, as well. It also focused on nature and people, however, it had a strong, authentic, national allure.
Russian impressionism was born spontaneously at the end of the 19th century, initially under the influence of French masters, but with a bright national flavor. Thus, Ilya Repin and Vasily Polenov were simultaneously seized by the idea of enriching Russian ideological realism with light and air. And the artists of the next generation, such as Valentin Serov and Konstantin Korovin, picked up and developed ideas independently.
Here are some examples of how Russian art comprehended the new trend in painting.
1. Abram Arkhipov. Winter, 1909
2. Alexander Bogomazov. Portrait of Wanda, 1907-1908
3. Arnold Lakhovsky. Fontanka embankment. Barges with firewood, Late 1910-1920s
4. Igor Grabar. Hoarfrost, 1904
5. Konstantin Gorbatov. A street of a provincial town, 1920
6. Nikolai Klodt. Overgrown pond, 1910
7. Pyotr Konchalovsky. A house in Belkin, 1907
8. Konstantin Korovin. Boulevard in Paris. From the series ‘Paris Lights’, 1912
9. Lukian Popov. In the garden (Tea Party), 1911
10. Mikhail Shemyakin. Hyacinths at Night, 1912
These and other works can be seen in the ‘Picturing the Air. Russian Impressionism’ exhibition at the Museum of Russian Impressionism in Moscow until June 1, 2025.