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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 the “Portrait of Marshal G. K. Zhukov”. And even the creation of the canvas is an instructive event. Continue reading
40 interesting facts from the lives of great artists
Salvador Dali believed that he was the reincarnation of his deceased brother.
In each of the works of Dali there is either his portrait or silhouette.
Єdgar Degas was so fascinated by ballet dancers that he created more than 1500 works with their participation. Continue reading
