In the
- Artist
- Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin
- Date
- 1920
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
"In the" by Kuzma Sergeyevich Petrov-Vodkin exemplifies his innovative approach to Symbolism, blending iconographic elements with creative effects influenced by the curvature of the globe. Although his early Sketch and study work provoked controversy, his distinctive style reflects a deep symbolic vision. Petrov-Vodkin’s contributions to Soviet art include his leadership as the first president of the Leningrad Union of Soviet Artists. His autobiographical writings have gained renewed appreciation, showcasing his importance within the artistic landscape of his time.
Related artworks
- A Dutch Road by Anton Mauve
- Two Heads by Marc Chagall
- The two profiles by Marc Chagall
- Blue Mist by Eyvind Earle
- To Russia, with Asses and Others by Marc Chagall
- Corona Astralis by Konstantin Bogaevsky
- Barn och stentroll by John Bauer
- Virgo comforter by Sergey Solomko
- Teresina by Frederic Leighton
- Strengthening Naryn in Tien Shan (Celestial Mountains) near Kashgar border by Vasily Vereshchagin