DETAILS
- Artist
- Vasily Polenov
- Date
- 1871
- Location
- Scientific-research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts
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THE ARTIST
Vasily Polenov
Vasily Polenov, dubbed the 'Knight of Beauty,' blended European and Russian traditions to create luminous landscapes and historical scenes, believing 'Art should promote happiness and joy.'
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