19th Century

apollinari mikhailovich vasnetsov

Born 1856 Died 1933

Apollinary Vasnetsov: A Visionary of Russian Folklore and Faith Apollinary Mikhailovich Vasnetsov (1856 – 1933) stands as one of Russia’s foremost landscape painters and illustrators, a figure inextricably linked to the golden age of Russian art and deeply rooted in the traditions of Vyatka iconography. Born in Kirov Oblast, his artistic journey began under the influence of his father, a priest who instilled in him a profound appreciation for religious symbolism and storytelling – elements that would permeate Vasnetsov’s oeuvre throughout his prolific career. Early Life & Education: Va…

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apollinari mikhailovich vasnetsov

1856 - 1933

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