subsequent drawings
“Portrait of Marshal G. K. Zhukov” by Pavel Korin
Artists see the world in different ways, each depicting what he sees in his own way, conveying the many colors of nature and unusual characters. And sometimes they dream to express even something abstract: the life of the human spirit. Pavel Dmitrievich Korin sought to “reflect the disobedient, proud spirit of our people.” And he painted landscapes of his native Palekh, portraits of people unknown and famous, never tired of searching in their destinies, manifestations of the “spirit of the people”. Among these works, a special place is occupied by “Portrait of Marshal G. K. Zhukov”. Moreover, even the creation of the canvas is an instructive event. Continue reading
picture telling
outlines of buildings
surpass in this respect
especially outstanding
could not recover
uniquely individual
inhuman tension.
creative response
tense in mood
studios were located
painters from England
aspiring artist
henceforth become
ambassador to Greece
statue was created
hands he held
most popular
figures are graceful
beautiful and majestic
technique of oil painting
monuments of the city’s
master worked
huge cycle of murals
most picturesque places
where every wave
constant companions
easel paintings
joyful beauty
variety of color
masters saw in reality
direct observations
drew themes from these albums
Mexican graphic until
linear perspective
years of reaction
introduction of an orange-red
products painted
naming the artistic
makes several
distinguished by its mannerism
social activity gradually
natural principle
thus emphasizing
remarkable monument
supposedly saved