Peter the Great 1911

boriskustodiev

portrait

abstract expressionism

abstract painting

impressionist painting style

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

famous-people

fluid art

male-portraits

acrylic on canvas

painting painterly

expressionist

"Peter the Great" is a 1911 painting by Boris Kustodiev that depicts Peter the Great, the Tsar of Russia, riding a horse. The painting uses a vibrant color palette and dramatic composition, capturing the energy and strength of Peter the Great. The image of a winged angel above Peter the Great suggests his divine right to rule and the power he wields. This work is a testament to Kustodiev's style of combining realism with historical figures and symbolism.