Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)Vasily Ivanovich Surikov · 1885
Academic Realism
1885
72.0 x 42.0 cm
Vasily Ivanovich Surikov (1848 – 1916)
Vasily Surikov (1848-1916) was a leading Russian Realist painter renowned for his monumental historical canvases depicting pivotal moments in Russia's past. Explore iconic works & dramatic scenes of power, conflict, and national identity.
About this artwork
- Title: Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)
- Artist: Vasily Ivanovich Surikov
- Year: 1885
- Original dimensions: 72.0 x 42.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Corpus context: imperial russia's elite, social status & wealth"
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Keywords: 19th century art, oil painting study, russian culture art
Questions & Answers
What are the date and style of "Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)" by Vasily Ivanovich Surikov?
"Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)" was created in 1885 as a work of the Academic Realism movement. Date and movement anchor the artwork in art history.
Who created "Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)"?
"Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)" was created by Vasily Ivanovich Surikov. The information on this page describes Vasily Ivanovich Surikov's original work.
What was Vasily Ivanovich Surikov's age when "Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)" was created?
Vasily Ivanovich Surikov was 37 years old when creating "Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)" in 1885. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1848.
What underlying hue runs through "Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)" by Vasily Ivanovich Surikov?
The dominant hue of "Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)" by Vasily Ivanovich Surikov is golden yellow range. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.
What subjects appear in "Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)" by Vasily Ivanovich Surikov?
"Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)" by Vasily Ivanovich Surikov depicts: russian portraiture, elderly figure”, “rich attire”, “dignified face”, “dark background”, “19th century russia”, “study of character”.
In what year was "Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)" by Vasily Ivanovich Surikov created?
The creation of "Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)" by Vasily Ivanovich Surikov is dated 1885.
What is the format of "Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)"?
"Figure of a Grinning Priest (study)" by Vasily Ivanovich Surikov has a tall format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.