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1837, Sudzha (Kursk Province)/Ukraine (?)-1883, St Petersburg

Watchmen Singing Praises

1882 (version of the 1864 painting)

  • oil on canvas. 36 x 62
  • Ж-1416

  • Пост. в 1933 от З. Я. Стасовой


The humorous situation, masterly depicted types and convincing development of the subject contributed to the success of this painting, which was often repeated and varied by the artist. Russian Museum: From Icons to the Modern Times. Palace Editions, St Petersburg, 2015. P. 172.