Faces of the past at an antique exhibition at the Central House of Artists Automatic translate

On October 20, in the Moscow Central House of Artists, the opening of a thematic exhibition of the Russian Antique Salon took place. The exhibition, which runs until October 28, is based on private collections provided by galleries, studios and salons of high art. Here are paintings made by representatives of Russian emigration of the early twentieth century. And more than 500 magnificent copies of cabinet sculptures adorning the desks of prominent figures of the second floor. 19 - beg. 20 centuries. Amazes the exquisite work of Russian masters, whose porcelain products were known throughout Europe. The exhibition features more than 450 items of the Imperial Glass and Porcelain Factory: vases, bowls, figurines, faces of saints, tea pairs.

The originality of the entire exhibition is given by the works of European artists, the founders of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, as well as Russian painters and avant-garde messengers. And, of course, the personal collection of the main suppliers of the imperial court, which contains the most beautiful works of decorative and applied art of past eras, cannot be indifferent.

Studying paintings, one is struck by the sharp cultural leap that occurred after the October Revolution. Considering the graphic masterpieces of Boris Grigoriev, who works at the turn of the epochs - the tsarist regime and forced emigration - you understand how ugly the vices in the behavior of the elite look.

Modern people living in the era of plastic and computer technology have long been accustomed to faceless goods, when even the most expensive household items can be devoid of grace and originality. Therefore, the impression that will remain after visiting themed exhibits of antiques promises to be indescribable for each guest of the Central House of Artists.

Eve Istr