Portrait of Zhukovsky brush Kiprensky and other Russian artists

Russian poetry – the phenomenon is extremely bright, expressive, diverse. It was formed by defining spiritual direction and aesthetic criteria, trediakovskii and Sumarokov, Lomonosov, and Derzhavin. They, so to speak, prepared the ground for the emergence of Pushkin, Lermontov, and other luminaries of the verse. But what was done to Russian literature by Vasily Zhukovsky, is difficult to overestimate. No wonder the great Pushkin all his life called Zhukovsky as his teacher.

Romantic in literature and in life

Poet, translator, literary critic, memoirist, Vasili Andreevich was the person multi-talented. A specific origin, a failed personal life has left a dramatic imprint on its destiny. And romantic it was not only because of the proximity of this direction to his own movements of the soul, but also under the influence of external circumstances. About the uncommon appearance young poet, his intense spiritual work rather full view gives us a portrait of Zhukovsky, painted by famous Kiprensky (1816), and then later, written by the artist Sokolov in 20 years. On both we see an extremely expressive face, full of inspiration and anxious thoughts. It seems that the poet is self-absorbed, but at the same time trying to listen to hidden from the normal eye movements of life. Another famous portrait of Zhukovsky, written by Karl Briullov, also conveys this character.

The Unfinished work

When two masters, two extremely talented people together for one reason or another, this tandem can give amazing results. Portrait of Zhukovsky performed by Kiprensky – the best proof. It was written in a relatively short period of time, before the departure of the artist in Sunny Italy. Commissioned paintings by count Uvarov. Connoisseurs of art know about one feature: it turns out that the famous portrait of Zhukovsky not finished! Kiprensky had written at the request of the customer, the left hand of the poet – to preserve the effect of the creative impulse, inspiration. Depicts the romantic poet in close to him and artist elements on the background of the mysterious night landscape with a ruined tower, whose silhouette emerges from the darkness. Zhukovsky hair fluttering in the wind. Look gorgeous, brooding eyes directed forward and deepened. Pose inspired dreamer, trying to catch the mysterious “the music of the spheres". It is felt that wrote the portrait of Zhukovsky Kiprensky happy, putting in the work not only talent and skill, but also sincere sympathy to the model. The poet himself was extremely pleased with the result.

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“Memories and I – the same…”

Many artists are lucky enough to capture the image of Vasily Andreevich in different years of his life. However, the most successful of his contemporaries and critics have recognized the picture, written by Karl Briullov. Gone are the impulses of rebellious youth, faded passions, soften your heart, pomudrel thoughts. Before us is an elderly survivor of many, to understand, osmislili, feel. The years have left their imprint, especially if you compare this and the previous portrait of Zhukovsky. Kiprensky painted a young man, Bryullov – almost elderly (by the standards of the 19th century) man. But in both images in addition to external similarities there are other similarities. This focus, thoughtfulness, natural kindness, the depth of nature. A table with books underlines the range of interests of the poet, his rich spiritual life, intellectual work. Appeasement executed and the pose of the poet, sitting quietly in a convenient, comfortable chair, leading a slow, measured way of life.

Zhukovsky for Shevchenko

The Painting Briullov so pleased the poet that he was dedicated to his portrait of the poetic message. He played a special role in the fate of Taras Shevchenko. Portrait of Vasily Zhukovsky was raffled off between the members of the Royal family. The proceeds, as well as reported personal money Briullov and Vasily Andreevich went to the redemption of Shevchenko from serfdom.