Hunters at rest
Vasily Perov (1833-1882)
Vasily Perov – Hunters at rest
1871. 119×183
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Painter: Vasily Perov
Location: The State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow (Государственная Третьяковская галерея).
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COMMENTS: 33 Ответы
Amazing portrayal of facial expressions and emotions.
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November 22, 2010. Vera. I am positively amazed by the vibrant and saturated colors; the incredibly accurate depiction of small details is remarkable (and theres no need to comment on the larger elements). The impression from the reproduction is one of delight and admiration! It feels as if you can hear the hunters speaking, as if you are a guest in their company. And I have looked at this reproduction many thousands of times. Thank you for the good mood. Is it possible to download the reproduction for free? Only the resolution is available on the website.
This painting is nonsense and a complete insult to art.
To truly understand, you need to travel beyond the cities and forget that Russia is just Moscow; it begins in Anadyr and ends in Kaliningrad. Its as immortal as this work of art.
A wonderful painting! I really liked it!
Each painting is good in its own way, but I saw this particular painting in my daughters social studies textbook, and its a remarkable piece.
Nice painting. The hunters, however, are not very attractive…
I really like this painting.
Especially the surprised expression on the listeners face sitting to the right.
I even wrote a dialogue based on this painting, and I think it turned out quite well.
Very beautiful!
Please write a dialogue and a monologue for this picture.
I think that after a successful hunt, the hunters decided to relax and discuss the completed hunt. Perov depicts an accurate image of the details. The small details are drawn very precisely. All the guns, cartridges, game, and cases of various modifications are shown with great attention. They talk happily about their emotions during the hunt and imagine how they will be greeted at home. Hunters can remember interesting and curious stories for a long time, and its likely that their conversation lasted until late in the evening. It is a very vivid and truly lively painting that perfectly conveys the mood of the characters. I have a wonderful impression. A beautiful painting. Excitement and admiration. The emotions were conveyed well. I liked it!
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A reproduction of this painting has been in our living room throughout my entire conscious life. My father was a hunter, and a friend who was an artist made this reproduction for him. I really love this picture.
Excellent idea. The mood is conveyed.
Why are all of Perovs paintings broken into fragments? Its very upsetting.
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I was working on a presentation about Perovo, and this website was very helpful.
Who is interested in such a picture?
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If you dont mind, please write a dialogue here in the comments; I really need it! Please help!!!
What is the price of such a painting?
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In reality, Perov wasnt depicting this joy or the pleasure of catching prey. Perov was a serious man, and in this painting, everything is meticulously planned. Perov had a sarcastic, even offensive humor. These people have dreams, but they will do nothing to realize them. Look at the greedy look in the eyes of these hunters. How nonchalantly they lie down. The bird symbolizes innocence and divinity. What can be said about the killed bird? The dog has turned its back on its owner because its tired of all the lies from its own master.
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Hunters on a Halt is arguably the most famous hunting painting in Russian art. Since its creation in 1871, it has garnered countless admiring reviews. However, this work has also faced criticism. Lets examine it more closely. The still life is particularly well done, and the landscape is beautifully painted. It contains elements reminiscent of Turgenevs descriptions. In the foreground are three resting hunters: an old landowner who is a skilled storyteller, enthusiastically recounting tall tales. A young nobleman, with a look of wonder on his face, innocently accepts the story as truth. An older companion smiles skeptically. The insightful viewer may assume that the figures in the meadow were invited models, dressed in pseudo-hunting attire. However, Perov used real people from his life for his paintings. In Hunters on a Halt, he depicted his friends: writer V. V. Bessonov, doctor D. P. Kuvshinnikov, and member of the Moscow City Council N. M. Nagornov.
Regarding the claim by some critics that Perovs painting lacks hunting passion, scenes of post-hunt behavior from works such as A. O. Orlovskys Resting Hunters in a Hornbeam Forest, N. D. Dmitriev-Orenburgskys I. S. Turgenev Hunting Near Paris, A. S. Stepanovs The Hunt, or N. E. Sverchkovs Hunters Halt come to mind. There is no trace of hunting passion in any of these works. Indeed, where would it come from if the hunt is over? Along with its conclusion, the passions that had been raging subsided. In Perovs painting Hunters on a Halt, the storyteller recounts not just any story, but one taken from hunting life to his companions. His listeners are far from indifferent. Of course, this is no longer passion, but neither is it the detachment of tired people.
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In the foreground, trophies of their hunt are laid out: a rabbit and two birds, along with hunting rifles and accoutrements like a hunting horn. The men themselves are dressed in practical, somewhat rugged attire suitable for the outdoors, including sturdy boots and hats.
The central focus is the interaction between the three hunters. The man on the left, with a prominent beard and mustache, is animatedly talking with his hands, seemingly recounting a story or making a point with conviction. The man in the middle, lounging with his hat askew, appears to be listening with a mischievous grin, perhaps finding amusement in the narrative. The third hunter on the right, dressed in a distinctive red tunic and cap, is smoking a cigarette and looking off into the distance, perhaps contemplating or engaged in his own thoughts.
The background reveals a vast, somewhat bleak landscape under an overcast sky. A treeline with bare branches marks the midway point, leading to a distant, hazy expanse with hints of human settlement or water. Birds are seen flying in the sky, adding to the sense of open space.
The painting captures a moment of camaraderie and respite. The subtext could revolve around the shared experience of hunting, the storytelling and bonding that occur during such expeditions, and the satisfaction derived from a successful hunt. The differing expressions and postures of the men suggest individual personalities and perhaps different levels of engagement in the current conversation, hinting at the dynamics within their group. The overall atmosphere, despite the cold setting and apparent success in hunting, conveys a sense of relaxation and shared enjoyment in the pursuit.