I. Repin called Polenov a born architect, recalling how he, as a friend of the Academy, was companionly writing to some students of the architectural department of the program, for

This wonderful portrait dates back to the time when Polenov intensively “sorted out” genres, trying to find his way in art. He did not become a portrait painter, this work

Polenov’s interest in the theater was awakened under the influence of S. Mamontov. Mamontov’s theatrical activity was based on the idea of creating, in his own words, the “truly beautiful

The appearance of the famous Polepov’s “eastern cycle” of etudes is connected with the painting Christ and the Sinner, conceived by the artist, from which the grandiose Gospel cycle subsequently

The painting “Moscow Yard” for the young artist Vasily Polenov was her debut work as a participant in the Wanderers’ Exhibitions. He did not consider the sketch written from the

After graduating from the Academy of Arts, Polenov saw himself as a historical painter and at first worked a lot in this direction. In Paris, he wrote two famous paintings

Polenov – a born landscape painter, his achievements in the development of this genre can not be overestimated. He changed the genre and changed himself – so the artist’s landscape

When Jesus again crossed the boat to the other side, a great number of people gathered to Him. He was by the sea. And behold, one of the rulers of

The picture is written in the landscape-everyday genre. This is a lyrical reflection of the artist on the meaning of life, on its transience, on destruction and creation, on beauty.