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Returning from an Unsuccessful Picnic in the Taiga. Irkutsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
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Returning from an Unsuccessful Picnic in the Taiga. Irkutsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Returning from an Unsuccessful Picnic in the Taiga. 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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Back View Bad Weather Boris Smirnov Boris Vasilievich Smirnov Dirt Track Eco Region Irkutsk Rossiya Russia Novosibirsk State Museum Picnic Rain Raining Rainy Rear View Region Siberia Siberian Smirnov Boris Vasilievich Taiga Thoroughfare Meeting Of Frontiers Unsuccessful
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a captivating work of art by Boris Vasilievich Smirnov, transports us back to the early 1900s in Irkutsk, Russia. The painting depicts a group of disheartened individuals, huddled together against the elements, as they trudge along a dirt track through the Taiga eco-region. The backdrop is set by the vast, moody expanse of the Siberian forest, with its towering trees and ominous, rain-soaked sky. Smirnov, a Russian artist, created this poignant scene in 1904 while traveling by prisoner transport across Siberia. The journey inspired him to document the people and places he encountered through a series of drawings and watercolors. This particular piece, held in the Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife, showcases the raw beauty of the Russian countryside, as well as the resilience of its people. The painting captures the moment of defeat and disappointment as the group, comprised of men and women, returns from an unsuccessful picnic. The rain pelts down on them, soaking their clothes and dampening their spirits. The women, clad in long, heavy skirts and shawls, walk with their heads down, while the men, bundled up in coats and hats, trudge along with determined expressions. The scene is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by those living in the remote reaches of the Taiga region. Smirnov's masterful use of color and pencil creates a vivid and textured image that draws the viewer in, allowing us to experience a moment in history that might otherwise be forgotten. The painting is a testament to the power of art to capture the essence of a place and time, and to transport us to another world.
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