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The Birth of Realism
Vasily
Surikov
Vasily Surikov(b Krasnoyarsk, 24 Jan 1848; d Moscow, 19 March 1916).
Russian painter. He is principally noted for his treatment of episodes from the 17th century and the medieval period of Russian history. These works are remarkable for their thoroughly researched and detailed rendering of settings and costume and the drama of their presentation. Surikov was also an accomplished portrait painter and incorporated a large number of portrait studies into his history paintings.
Self-Portrait
Suvorov crossing the alps
