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A Monk Collecting Taxes for the Construction of the Church in Irkutsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
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A Monk Collecting Taxes for the Construction of the Church in Irkutsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
A Monk Collecting Taxes for the Construction of the Church in Irkutsk, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia. Along the way he created a series of drawings and watercolors of the people and places he encountered. Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife
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Boris Vasilievich Smirnov's captivating watercolor painting, "A Monk Collecting Taxes for the Construction of the Church in Irkutsk, 1904," offers a glimpse into the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Russia during the early 20th century. Smirnov, a Russian artist, created this masterpiece as part of a series of drawings and watercolors during his journey across Siberia while being transported as a prisoner. The painting depicts a monk in full regalia, including a long beard and a tall hat, collecting taxes from a man dressed in traditional Siberian clothing. The monk carries a walking stick and a saucepan, which was a common method of collecting taxes in rural areas. In the background, the spire of a church under construction can be seen, symbolizing the deep-rooted connection between religion and community in Russia. The monk's intense focus on the task at hand is palpable as he looks away from the viewer, while the man he is collecting taxes from appears to be deep in thought, perhaps contemplating the significance of the tax and the progress of the church construction. This painting is a poignant reminder of the meeting of frontiers between the religious and the secular, the traditional and the modern, and the collective spirit of community and perseverance in the face of adversity. Smirnov's "A Monk Collecting Taxes for the Construction of the Church in Irkutsk, 1904," is a testament to the power of art to capture the essence of a moment in time and preserve it for future generations. This painting is now part of the Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife, and is a valuable addition to the Library of Congress's extensive collection of Russian and Siberian art and history.
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