Exhibition “Konstantin Korovin”

About exhibition

Exhibition of works by the acknowledged classic of Russian painting, the founder of 'Russian Impressionism' and a reformer of theatrical painting, Konstantin Korovin, from the collection of the State Russian Museum. The project is implemented as part of the Russian Museum's Cultural and Exhibition Center in Saransk. Visitors will see more than 40 works of painting and scenography. The exhibition is built around two sections. The painting section is conventionally divided into three periods that demonstrate the evolution of Korovin's creative method: the 1890s — the most productive period for the artist, during which he transitioned from tonal painting to Impressionism; the 1900s–1910s — the peak of Korovin's creativity, when Impressionism and decorative art organically merged; and the émigré period, the least studied, represented by a single work, the 1938 'Self-Portrait'. Visitors can expect rural Russian landscapes, northern landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and materials used to prepare exhibition pavilions. The scenography section presents sketches of theatrical set designs for stage productions from Korovin's period working in the imperial theaters of St. Petersburg and Moscow in the 1900s–1910s. The exhibition is complemented by works from the collections of the Erzia Museum. 'Art must give joy and happiness,' the artist wrote. In the history of national culture, K. A. Korovin remains an enthusiastic celebrant of humanity and the beauty of his native land. An extensive educational program will accompany the exhibition. Exhibition curator – research associate T. Vedyakova.