Viktor Vasnetsov
Viktor Vasnetsov | |
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 Self-portrait 1873 | |
| Born | Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov Виктор Михайлович Васнецов 15 May 1848 Lopyal, Vyatka Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 23 July 1926 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Education | Imperial Academy of Arts |
| Known for | Painting |
| Notable work | A Knight at the Crossroads, Bogatyrs |
| Movement | Symbolism; History painting, Peredvizhniki |
| Patron(s) | Pavel Tretyakov, Savva Mamontov |
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Viktor Vasnetsov (15 May 1848 - 23 July 1926) was a Russian artist. Themes of his paintings are dedicated to Slavic myths and fairy tales or legends.
Portrait of Ivan The Terrible[change | change source]
In 1897, Vasnetsov painted a posthumous portrait of Ivan the Terrible.
The Flying Carpet[change | change source]
In 1880, Vasnetsov painted "The Flying Carpet" with Russian Folklore Ivan Tsarevish Riding it.