An exhibition of paintings by Ivan Shishkin opened in the Yaroslavl Art Museum Automatic translate

Residents of Yaroslavl got the opportunity to get acquainted with the most complete collection of Ivan Shishkin’s works, provided by ten museums to celebrate his 180th anniversary of the artist.

139 paintings and graphic works in a new way open to the audience Russian nature. The real singer of the Elabuga forests, Shishkin, strove to convey that elusive beauty that only a person with an open heart can perceive. His paintings are picturesque and filled with love for the world.

However, the real highlight of the exhibition was 40 graphic sheets, first exhibited in Russia. The compatriots have always underestimated this part of creativity, but in Europe it is known, first of all, as an amazing schedule. Shishkin lived for a long time in Germany, where he learned the art of lithography, and also enthusiastically worked with ink and pen.

To deepen and somewhat rethink the work of the great Russian artist, everyone will be able to until November 4.

Eve Istr