Kondratenko Gavriil Pavlovich (1854-1924)
Old harbour with a view of Vesuvius
1900
62,5 х 98 см
Oil on canvas
Rome and its surroundings were recognized as a center of European art in the 19th century. Traditionally, Russian retired artists have been sent to Italy for decades to hone their skills. The Italian part of the biographies of Russian painters became part of the history of Russian art, influencing the attitude to art, its perception in the homeland.
Views of Rome or other cultural centers of Italy were chosen taking into account the effectiveness of the prospects and panoramas stretched before the eyes