The Katun RiverGrigory Gurkin · 1906

  • Creation date1906
  • MuseumAltai State Fine Arts Museum

Grigory Gurkin (1870 – 1937)

Grigory Gurkin (1870-1937) was the first professional artist of Altai origin, renowned for his stunning landscape paintings of the Altai Mountains. Explore his Realist & Symbolist works depicting Siberian nature and Altai culture. A tragic figure of

Altai State Fine Arts Museum (Barnaul, Russian Federation)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Katun River
  • Artist: Grigory Gurkin
  • Year: 1906
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Altai State Fine Arts Museum
  • Main color: Putty
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

Questions & Answers

Is "The Katun River" by Grigory Gurkin a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"The Katun River" by Grigory Gurkin is a landscape composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.

What was Grigory Gurkin's age when "The Katun River" was created?

Grigory Gurkin was 36 years old when creating "The Katun River" in 1906. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1870.

What explains the copyright situation of "The Katun River" by Grigory Gurkin?

"The Katun River" by Grigory Gurkin is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Grigory Gurkin died in 1937.

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