“Naturmort”, Ivan Fomich Khrutsky – overview of the painting 
- Posted by Ivan Fomich Khrutsky
- Museum: Saratov Museum named after A. N. Radishcheva
- Year: 1842
Overview of the painting :
Still life – Ivan Fomich Khrutsky. Oil on canvas. 67 x 85
A wonderful artistic masterpiece created by I. F. Khrutsky! The painting “Naturmort” is written in the style of classicism. The master of the brush created this work during the heyday of his work, in the genre of painting flowers and fruits.
The composition captivates with the magic of a fabulous palette. It has its own special personality. The canvas attracts attention with an abundance of flowers, fruits, berries. The artist came up with an excellent plot! He has a magnificent fantasy and a subtle sense of nature. Khrutsky saw beauty and harmony in the world around him, implying every pattern.
In the center of the picture on the table is a vase with a luxurious bouquet of peonies, roses, irises, lilies, daffodils, tulips, astra, branches of lilacs and ears of corn. It is full of bright colors, standing out among other objects. This bouquet is the king of summer! Nearby is a wicker basket with delicious peaches and a shiny grapes from juice. The room feels the extraordinary aroma of nature. Near the basket lie two peaches, an apple and a twig of red, fragrant strawberries. To the right of the vase on the scarlet stand is a glass of clean, transparent water. Next to him is the decanter and the cork lying from him.
The background of the picture is darkened. The master of the brush used this artistic technique to emphasize the splendor of a luxurious bouquet. He skillfully selected tones in his work so that all the components of the natural components look natural and natural. This is his great merit! The picturesque still life is made in bright colors. There are various color scales, and contrasts, and light shades. The brilliant creation fascinates!
An artistic masterpiece brings people light, good, love of nature and aesthetic satisfaction. It is nice to contemplate, thinking about the Universe. The picture gives joy and wonderful impressions! It heals from nervous diseases, normalizes the psycho-emotional background, favorable for eye relaxation. Looking at the canvas, I want to endlessly admire them!
The picture will look wonderful in the home interior of the living room and work room, giving housing harmony and perfection. She will wonderfully decorate offices, country houses, training centers. Each person will find his value in it.