The project is dedicated to the 155th birth anniversary of Filipp Malyavin and the 95th death anniversary of Abram Arkhipov.
The exhibition of prominent representatives of Russian impressionism is intended to tell visitors about the similarities and differences in the artistic methods of both masters
Their works have not been exhibited individually before. The display at the Tretyakov Gallery is the first personal exhibition for both artists, and is rightfully considered one of the main events of the autumn.
The exhibition is based on a comparison of the Malyavin and Arkhipov’s works, the definition and analysis of the role of the color red in their paintings and in the art of the first third of the 20th century in general, as well as the influence of folklore on high creativity.
The impressionists' works focus on the image of a Russian peasant woman, which for a long time was associated with the image of Russia as a whole. Bright red sarafans, rosy faces, emotions, and sweeping hand movements — all this was reflected and emphasized by the artists in their paintings.
Despite the similarity of themes and color presentation, the masters' works differ from each other in many ways.
The exhibition is based on a comparison of the Malyavin and Arkhipov’s works, the definition and analysis of the role of the color red in their paintings and in the art of the first third of the 20th century in general, as well as the influence of folklore on high creativity.
The impressionists' works focus on the image of a Russian peasant woman, which for a long time was associated with the image of Russia as a whole. Bright red sarafans, rosy faces, emotions, and sweeping hand movements — all this was reflected and emphasized by the artists in their paintings.
Despite the similarity of themes and color presentation, the masters' works differ from each other in many ways.
- Firstly, the artists represent different schools, which marks their techniques and manners of painting: Filipp Malyavin belongs to the St. Petersburg community, Abram Arkhipov to the Moscow one.
- Secondly, Malyavin preferred painting on large canvases broadly and sweepingly, and Abramov more often used small and compact canvases in his work for detailed elaboration of images and color, but his paintings are also not devoid of broad scope and brightness.
The exhibition consists of monographic personal expositions
One part of it contains Arkhipov’s paintings — landscapes, genre paintings, and images of peasants. The other part contains portraits and also a peasant series of works by Malyavin.
The exhibition’s guests are greeted by Whirlwind, the largest painting of the exposition by Filipp Malyavin. It was painted in 1906, during the first Russian revolution, and seemed to be intended to depict the flames of fires and discord that raged in the country at that time. However, upon closer examination, the visitors may notice that in the center of the canvas there are again peasants' images in bright red clothes, but here they appear before the viewer in more detail and come to the foreground — the peasants are depicted in full growth and in motion, and have striking impression on everyone who approaches the canvas.
The exhibition’s guests are greeted by Whirlwind, the largest painting of the exposition by Filipp Malyavin. It was painted in 1906, during the first Russian revolution, and seemed to be intended to depict the flames of fires and discord that raged in the country at that time. However, upon closer examination, the visitors may notice that in the center of the canvas there are again peasants' images in bright red clothes, but here they appear before the viewer in more detail and come to the foreground — the peasants are depicted in full growth and in motion, and have striking impression on everyone who approaches the canvas.
It is noted that the exhibition displays both well-known and previously un-exhibited works by Filipp Malyavin and Abram Arkhipov, which were kept in the Tretyakov Gallery and many other art museums in Russia, and in private collections as well.
The exhibition "Adepts of Red. Malyavin and Arkhipov" will run at the Tretyakov Gallery until February 16, 2025.
Hurry up to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to add bright colors to your autumn and winter routine!