Vasily Surikov
Article date: 12/01/09 | Last edited: 24/01/09
The works of Vasily Surikov are a magnificent manifestation of the creative genius of the Russian people. In breadth and power of imagery, his canvases are a match for the musical images of Glinka and Mussorgsky.
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- Horseman
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- Streltsy
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- Boyarynya Morozova
My College Graduation
Article date: 3/12/08 | Last edited: 24/01/09
This is one of my graduation photos… yes, I know I look very serious in it. I probably had a lot on my mind. Here is the original page of the College’s Gallery. Interestingly enough, I found what happened to a couple of graduates from 1989: [Read More]
Viktor Hartmann
Article date: 28/10/08 | Last edited: 24/01/09
This Gallery Page is my long and ambitious pursuit to find, and catalogue as many as possible (so far I have 13) if not all of a photographic reproduction of the works by Viktor Hartmann, displayed at the posthumous exhibition that took place in 1874. This exhibition of about 400 works, led M. Mussorgsky to create the piano suite “Pictures at an Exhibition”. I have no doubt that the exhibition’s display was a memorable source of inspiration not only for Mussorgsky and all who attended it, but also for many living today. [Read More]
Philippe Halsman
Article date: 28/10/08 | Last edited: 24/01/09
The Latvian born American portrait photographer Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) worked mostly for “Life” and became closely identified with the look of the magazine. Between 1942 and his death, he took 101 Life cover pictures, including iconic images of Marilyn Monroe, Groucho Marx and Frank Sinatra. [Read More]
