Head of a ManNikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko · 1878
Contemporary Realism
1878
Poltava Regional Art Museum
Nikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko (1846 – 1898)
Nikolai Yaroshenko (1846-1898) was a leading Russian realist painter of Ukrainian origin, known for poignant genre scenes depicting social struggles & striking portraits. A key member of the Peredvizhniki movement.
Poltava Regional Art Museum (Poltava, Ukraine)
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About this artwork
- Title: Head of a Man
- Artist: Nikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko
- Year: 1878
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Poltava Regional Art Museum
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: ukrainian national identity, intense psychological study
- Keywords: oil painting portrait, yaroshenko portrait, portrait expressionism
Questions & Answers
In what year was "Head of a Man" by Nikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko created?
"Head of a Man" by Nikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko was created in 1878.
Which artist is "Head of a Man" attributed to?
"Head of a Man" is attributed to Nikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko.
What is the format of "Head of a Man"?
"Head of a Man" by Nikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
What style does "Head of a Man" belong to?
"Head of a Man" by Nikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
What are the reproduction rights of "Head of a Man" at the Poltava Regional Art Museum?
"Head of a Man" by Nikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko, held at the Poltava Regional Art Museum, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.
Are the colors of "Head of a Man" by Nikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko saturated or muted?
"Head of a Man" by Nikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko is recorded with a muted saturation.
At what age did Nikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko make "Head of a Man"?
Nikolai Aleksandrovich Yaroshenko made "Head of a Man" at the age of 32. The artist was born in 1846 and the work is dated 1878.