Peresvet and Oslyabya by Natalia Goncharova

Peresvet and Oslyabya 1914

lithograph, print

pencil drawn

facial expression drawing

lithograph

print

pencil sketch

junji ito style

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

tattoo art

pencil art

"Peresvet and Oslyabya" is a 1914 woodcut by Natalia Goncharova, a prominent figure in Russian avant-garde art. The work depicts two figures in traditional Russian attire riding a horse, likely referencing the famous historical figures Peresvet and Oslyabya. Goncharova's use of bold, simplified forms and stark contrasts of light and dark contribute to the artwork's expressive, almost primitive quality, characteristic of her artistic style. The print’s subject matter draws from Russian folklore and history, making it a valuable insight into the artist's cultural context.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Russian artists responded to the outbreak of war in Central Europe in 1914 in paintings and works on paper. In her portfolio "Mystical Images of War," Natalia Goncharova depicts all aspects of armed conflict past and present, ranging from the archangel Michael riding triumphantly through flames on horseback to celestial beings observing fighter planes in combat. She realizes her apocalyptic vision of war in this powerful portfolio of masterful lithographs formally inspired by the solemn gravity of traditional Russian icons and the dynamism of contemporary Futurist painting. She successfully draws upon these diverse stylistic influences to express the horror of armed conflict.