Monthly Archives: April 2019
“Black painting” by deaf Goya-the artist who created the darkest paintings of all time
There is absolutely no one who looks at the works of Goya would remain indifferent or at least not surprised by what he saw. But not everyone will even dare to look at these frescoes. “Black painting” by Francisco Goya was created more than 200 years ago, but still impresses with its fantasticism and horror.
“Black painting” (Spanish: Pinturas negras) is the name of a cycle of 14 frescoes by Francisco Goya, executed on the wall of his house. The artist painted these wall murals between 1819 and 1823. They describe heavy psychological themes that reflect his insanity and dark view of humanity. None of the frescoes were named by Goya himself; art historians independently provided them with names and their own interpretations of each work. Continue reading
St. Petersburg landscapes of the modern impressionist Pavel Eskov: A city tearful with downpours
On the pages of our Internet magazine, we continue to discover new names of talented artists of the brush. And today in our virtual gallery you will see the paintings of the young St. Petersburg impressionist Pavel Eskov, whose uniqueness lies not only in technical techniques, but also in the chosen theme. The young artist dedicates his works to his native city of Saint Petersburg-sometimes illuminated by the rays of the low Northern sun, sometimes frowning and snow-covered, and sometimes tearful with downpours… At any time of the day and at different times of the year, this miracle city on its canvases is truly beautiful. Continue reading
