Firs Zhuravlev (1836—1901) was a Russian genre painter. His first exhibition at the Academy came in 1868 and, six years later, a display of his work earned him the title of “Academician”.
During 1888 and 1889, Zhuravlev participated in showings by the “Association of Travelling Art Exhibitions” (Peredvizhniki), but never became a formal member of the group. He also participated in the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the Exposition Universelle (1889) and the All-Russia Exhibition 1896.
In addition to his oil paintings, Zhuravlev helped to decorate the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow, and the Nativity Cathedral, Riga, and created mosaics for the Church of the Savior on Blood. Here below is a collection of beautiful paintings by Firs Zhuravlev from between the 1860s and 1880s.
Who's There |
Before the Ball |
After the Ball |
Before the Wedding |
Before the Wedding |
After the Wedding |
Begging Children |
Boy with a Book |
Boyaryshnya |
Chimney Sweep |
Easter Feast |
Family Scene |
Funeral Meal |
Girl in a Russian Costume |
Girl with Chickens |
Girl with Wreath of Flowers |
Greeting the Newlyweds |
Haymakers Resting |
Peasants' Gathering |
Reverie |
Russian Beauty |
Self Portrait |
Stepmother |
The Blessing |
The Healer |
The Inventory of the Widow's Property |
The Kitchen Maid |
The Return |
The Spinner |
Trinity Day |
Some of these seem ready to make into memes.
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