A Woman’s View. Polenovs Automatic translate

Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov was an outstanding Russian artist, a talented architect, musician, theater artist, and art connoisseur. He was also a philosopher, traveler, and founder of a museum-estate on the banks of the Oka River in the Tula region. Many in his family had artistic abilities, including the ability to draw. The women of the family were well educated and talented.

The exhibition presents bright and talented artists from the Polenov family. Here you can see the works of Vasily Dmitrievich’s mother, Maria Alekseyevna, his wife Natalya Vasilyevna, his younger sister Elena Dmitrievna, daughters Ekaterina, Maria and Natalya, as well as his wife’s sister Maria Vasilyevna Yakunchikova.

Maria Alekseyevna Polenova was a talented portrait artist and children’s writer, the author of the book "Summer in Tsarskoe Selo", which was republished many times. Her works, executed at a high professional level, became a good school for her son and daughter. Maria Alekseyevna’s drawings are of interest to professionals and art lovers.

Elena Polenova and Maria Yakunchikova left a significant legacy in the history of Russian art of the Art Nouveau era. The exhibition presents their landscapes, sketches and illustrations for the fairy tale "The War of the Mushrooms" by Elena Polenova, as well as color etchings by Maria Yakunchikova.

Vasily Dmitrievich’s daughters also faced difficulties, but their desire for creativity was stronger than anything else. Sisters Ekaterina, Maria and Natalia inherited their parents’ artistic talent, love of nature and commitment to traditions. They continued their work, engaging not only in artistic and theatrical creativity, but also in educational activities. Their watercolors and paintings can be seen at the exhibition.