"Heroes": the description of the picture. Vasnetsov three heroes – heroes epic epic

Viktor Vasnetsov was born in the family priest. Home of the artist was the Vyatka region – which at that time remembered and faithfully honored the ancient rites and customs, folk tales. The imagination was captured by the poetics of fairy tales, epics, songs. In the years of study at the Academy of arts (1868 -1875) Vasnetsov with greedy interest studied the history of his people, the Russian heroic epic. One of the first works of the artist began the painting “hero”, which depicts a quiet hero, guarding the border of the Russian land. With great enthusiasm, the young artist worked on the illustrations for fairy tales: “the little humpbacked Horse”, “Firebird”. Passion for epic fairies made by Viktor Vasnetsov a real star of Russian painting. His paintings – it's not just the image of Russian antiquity, but play the mighty national spirit and meaning of Russian history. the Famous painting of “Heroes” was established in the village of Abramtsevo. This painting today is often called “fairy tales: Three heroes”. Vasnetsov description of the painting gave a short but succinct remark: “Heroes Dobrynya, Ilya and Alyosha Popovich in the giant away — to notice in the field if the enemy does not offend anyone”.

Widely spread over the hilly, overgrown with grass but in some places young trees of the steppe. She herself, as acting characters, speaks to the strength and courage of the heroes of Russian. Note that, prior to the description of the picture. Vasnetsov three heroes ready to defend their native land and its people.

The work on the great canvas took the artist almost seventeen years, and it began with a sketch made with a pencil, in distant Paris. As soon as the artist has made the final touch, as Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov bought the painting for his collection. So has found its place in the Tretyakov gallery, this painting by Vasnetsov. Three heroes and to this day I look at us from the wall of a famous gallery.

The Artist understood his work on the film as “a creative duty and obligation to the native people”. He noticed that even in the moments when I leave work, it is always “viclose heart and stretched hand”. What you can see, trying to make a deep enough description of the picture?

Three knights

Vasnetsov has captured the heroic characters. Creating these monumental images on canvas, the artist sought to give them an impressive appearance memorable features. Ilya Muromets in the center of the composition – extraordinary nature, he is powerful, calm, collected, in the form of his sense of wisdom and confidence. His hand raised to the eyes, and easily holds heavy Mace, sharp glittering spear in the other hand. However, the hero is not awesome-it all breathes a peaceful kindness.

To the Left of Elijah – Dobrynya, the second largest in the heroic Trinity. Prince by birth, a warrior by vocation, Dobrynya Nikitich smart and educated. In decisive the pose and sharp look, the artist emphasizes the remarkable character of the zeebonet Dobrynia (he wins in the epic dragon). In his hands the sword, which the hero holds with reckless abandon, and with a confident force. Looking at heroes, we are convinced that he will be able at the right time to skillfully use the weapon. To the right of the elders seated on a horse, Alyosha, the son of the Rostov priest. It easily holds a bow in his hand and glances slyly. In the Alyosha Popovich plays a young enthusiasm, and felt that the boy excitedly rushed in the moment of danger to protect his friends and the earth.

Without the characteristics of the horses is not a complete description of the picture. Vasnetsov three heroes see their horses friends and associates. The appearance of each animal is associated with the qualities of a hero. Under Ilya – solid, stubborn and loyal crow. Proud and dignified white horse in the movie. Elegant and simple red horse Alyosha, blanket strapped to the harp.

Composition and landscape

Each item the total value, and it is important to say, making a detailed description of the picture. Three athletes Vasnetsova like to stick with the landscape, subtly conveys the heroic mood of the picture. Shapes located in the center of the boundary between earth and heaven, the rebel blows the wild wind, over the hills in the depth of the canvas is floating strong bird. In the air there is tension and anxiety. But exudes the confidence and reliability of the appearance of the heroes-warriors, and pious people of the Russian land.