Head of Demon with mountainsMikhail Vrubel · 1890
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Symbolism
1890- 19th Century
Tereshchenko Museum
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About this artwork
- Title: Head of Demon with mountains
- Artist: Mikhail Vrubel
- Year: 1890
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Tereshchenko Museum
- Period: 19th Century
- Medium type: WallArt
- Corpus context: spiritual and mystical tension, key demon series work
- Main color: Espresso
Quick Facts
- Subject or theme: Demonic figure and mountainous landscape
- Artist: Mikhail Vrubel
- Title: Head of Demon with mountains
- Movement: Symbolism, Art Nouveau
- Medium: Oil paint on canvas
- Notable elements or techniques: Impasto, thick swirling brushstrokes
Questions & Answers
At what age did Mikhail Vrubel make "Head of Demon with mountains"?
Mikhail Vrubel made "Head of Demon with mountains" at the age of 34. The artist was born in 1856 and the work is dated 1890.
What is the perceived brightness of "Head of Demon with mountains" by Mikhail Vrubel?
In terms of perceived brightness, "Head of Demon with mountains" by Mikhail Vrubel is shadow.
How harmonious are the colors of "Head of Demon with mountains" by Mikhail Vrubel?
The color harmony of "Head of Demon with mountains" is recorded as softly mixed palette.
What is the art-historical place of "Head of Demon with mountains" by Mikhail Vrubel?
"Head of Demon with mountains" by Mikhail Vrubel belongs to the Symbolism movement, within the 19th-Century period. Together they give the work its place in art history.
Who created "Head of Demon with mountains"?
"Head of Demon with mountains" was created by Mikhail Vrubel. The information on this page describes Mikhail Vrubel's original work.
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The recommended space for "Head of Demon with mountains" by Mikhail Vrubel is a living room. The suggestion can of course be adapted to your interior.
When was "Head of Demon with mountains" made?
"Head of Demon with mountains" by Mikhail Vrubel was created in 1890.