The exhibition “Rus” is in his blood…’ marks 145th anniversary since the birth of the painter, writer, sculptor and thinker, Yefim Vasilyevich Chestnyakov His paintings, drawings, sculptures, documents as well as personal possessions are on display at the exhibition. Yefim Chestnyakov’s creations are multifaceted and unique, and thus elicit interest from various professionals: ethnographers, art experts and amateurs as well as linguists.
The artist’s works of art were a unique contribution to Russian culture during the first half of the 20th century. With his paintings, drawings, poems and fairy tales, Yefim Chestnyakov conveyed the hopes and dreams for a better life of the Russian populace. He also found a way to express himself via his natural in appearance works of art that Russian peasants could understand and relate to. His insights into the spiritual world and way of life of Russian peasants remains unrivaled in their depth to this day in the history of Russian fine art.
Exhibitions of Yefim Chestnyakov’s creations have taken place in many cities and towns of Russia, such as Moscow, Volgograd, Yaroslavl, Kirov, etc,. as well as abroad — in France, Italy and Finland.
The artist’s works of art were a unique contribution to Russian culture during the first half of the 20th century. With his paintings, drawings, poems and fairy tales, Yefim Chestnyakov conveyed the hopes and dreams for a better life of the Russian populace. He also found a way to express himself via his natural in appearance works of art that Russian peasants could understand and relate to. His insights into the spiritual world and way of life of Russian peasants remains unrivaled in their depth to this day in the history of Russian fine art.
Exhibitions of Yefim Chestnyakov’s creations have taken place in many cities and towns of Russia, such as Moscow, Volgograd, Yaroslavl, Kirov, etc,. as well as abroad — in France, Italy and Finland.
40 exhibits for recognition are marked with AR stickers.
