19th Century

vasily dmitrievich polenov

Born 1844 Died 1927 Works span 1860–1926

The Knight of Beauty: The Life and Vision of Vasily Polenov Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (1844–1927) stands as a cornerstone figure in Russian landscape painting and the Peredvizhniki movement—a collective of realist artists who championed artistic freedom and social reform. Often dubbed “the Knight of Beauty,” Polenov embodied both European artistic sensibilities and deep roots within Russian culture, reflecting a vision where art serv…

183

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1860

first work

1926

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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vasily dmitrievich polenov

1844 – 1927

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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