victor vasnetsov

Viktor Vasnetsov was a Russian painter who became a key figure in the development of the national romantic movement. He began his artistic career within the circle of the Peredvizhniki (Itinerants) but achieved true recognition through his works inspired by Russian epic poetry and folklore. The world of folk legends, heroic tales, and fairy stories forms the central theme of Vasnetsov’s art.

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The artist created a unique style that combined the principles of academic painting with a poetic interpretation of national traditions. Vasnetsov is regarded as the founder of the Neo-Russian style in painting. His most celebrated works, Bogatyrs and Alyonushka, are housed in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery and have become iconic images of Russian art. Vasnetsov’s monumental legacy also includes the murals of St Volodymyr’s Cathedral in Kyiv, which had a profound influence on the development of religious painting. Explore the art of Viktor Vasnetsov in our catalog. You can select and purchase high-quality reproductions of his works for your collection or interior décor. Each digital reproduction faithfully conveys the subtleties of the artist’s technique and the richness of his color palette. Discover the enchanting world of Russian fairy-tales through digital reproductions of Vasnetsov’s masterpieces.

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