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“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
henceforth become
hands he held
aspiring artist
direct observations
master worked
inhuman tension.
technique of oil painting
supposedly saved
where every wave
creative response
linear perspective
beautiful and majestic
natural principle
variety of color
painters from England
makes several
especially outstanding
masters saw in reality
distinguished by its mannerism
remarkable monument
most popular
figures are graceful
drew themes from these albums
could not recover
thus emphasizing
products painted
studios were located
picture telling
most picturesque places
tense in mood
surpass in this respect
naming the artistic
social activity gradually
constant companions
Mexican graphic until
ambassador to Greece
easel paintings
joyful beauty
introduction of an orange-red
statue was created
uniquely individual
monuments of the city’s
huge cycle of murals
outlines of buildings
years of reaction