New Tale Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky (1868-1945)
Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky – New Tale
1891. 152,3х137,2
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Painter: Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky
Location: National Art Museum of Belarus, Minsk (Нацыянальны мастацкі музей Рэспублікі Беларусь).
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Мдаа, быт наших предков был унылым...
прекрасно
Россия
Вторая половина XIX века
Новая сказка. 1891
Холст, масло.
Национальный художественный музей Республики Беларусь
Замечательно. Свежо, понятно. Настоящее искусство всегда радует.
Спасибо русским реалистам за возможность заглянуть в прошлое!
Мне кажется, что в картине присутствует лишняя деталь, а именно кучерявый мальчик.
Да, черноволосого мальчика следовало бы заменить на русского.
нормально
самое красивое по моему мнению, это замечательная милая кошечка спящая на тетрадях!!!
Спасибо!!! Замечательная подборка картин Богданова-Бельского!!! Художник, выросший в сельской местности, воплощает в своих картинах яркие сюжеты крестьянской жизни. Сочный, насыщенный колорит картин-тоже влияние природы, в те времена ещё не тронутой влиянием экологических проблем. Мнение моё такое. Спасибо!!!!
The renowned Russian artist Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky created a unique and incredibly lifelike story in 1895. The work is called Mental Arithmetic, with the full title being Mental Arithmetic. In the Folk School of S. A. Rachinsky.
The painting, executed in oil on canvas, depicts a rural school of the 19th century during an arithmetic lesson. The schoolchildren are working on an interesting and challenging problem. They are deeply engrossed in thought and searching for the correct solution. Some are thinking at the blackboard, while others stand aside, trying to connect the knowledge that will help them solve the task. The children are completely absorbed in finding an answer to the question posed, wanting to prove to themselves and the world that they can do it.
Next to them stands the teacher, whose prototype is Rachinsky himself – a famous botanist and mathematician. Its no coincidence that the painting has such a title; it honors the professor from Moscow University. The canvas depicts 11 children, and only one boy quietly whispers the answer to the teacher, perhaps the correct one.
The painting portrays a simple Russian classroom, with the children dressed in peasant clothing: bast shoes, trousers, and shirts. All of this harmoniously fits into the scene, subtly conveying to the world the desire for knowledge from the ordinary Russian people.
The warm color palette evokes kindness and simplicity of the Russian people; there is no envy or falsehood here, no evil or hatred. Children from different families with varying backgrounds have come together to find a single correct solution. This is something that is sorely lacking in our modern life, where people are accustomed to living differently, without regard for the opinions of others.
Nikolai Petrovich dedicated this painting to his teacher, a great genius of mathematics whom he knew and respected greatly. Today, the painting is located in Moscow at the Tretyakov Gallery. If you happen to be there, be sure to take a look at the work of this great master.
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Behind this central grouping, a more complex visual narrative unfolds. Hanging from a line is a piece of fabric depicting a scene – a stylized rendering of what appears to be a fairytale illustration or folk legend. The image on the cloth shows a figure in traditional garb, possibly a hero or mythical character, standing within an architectural setting. This element introduces a layer of symbolic meaning; it suggests that storytelling and folklore are integral to the lives of these individuals.
The background is dominated by a doorway leading into another room, where a second figure stands – a young boy dressed in similar clothing to those in the foreground. He appears to be observing the scene from a distance, perhaps representing an audience or a future generation inheriting this tradition of storytelling. The lighting within the space is subdued, with areas of deep shadow contrasting with patches of light that illuminate the faces and hands of the figures. This creates a sense of warmth and enclosure while also hinting at hardship and simplicity in their existence.
The painting’s subtexts revolve around themes of literacy, oral tradition, and familial bonds. The act of reading is presented not merely as an intellectual pursuit but as a shared experience that connects generations and transmits cultural values. The fairytale image on the fabric reinforces this idea, suggesting that narratives hold power to shape identity and provide solace in challenging circumstances. The overall impression is one of quiet dignity and resilience within a modest setting, where storytelling serves as a vital source of connection and meaning.