The image of V.I. Surikov in works of decorative and applied art from the collection of the Krasnoyarsk Art Museum

Abstract

Rostov enamel and Fedoskin's lacquer miniature are two Russian folk crafts originating in the 18th and 19th centuries. Being different in materials and manufacturing techniques, the products of these crafts are united by a miniature format and the similarity of painting techniques. Various genres are reflected in the miniature works: historical, fairy tale, household, religious, floral and ornamental painting, landscape. In the 20th century, the portrait genre actively developed, continuing the traditions of the previous century. The masters made portraits to order, in connection with significant events — historical, biographical, as well as for exhibitions and museum collections. Three products with portrait images of the outstanding Russian artist V.I. Surikov are in the collection of the Krasnoyarsk Art Museum named after V.I. Surikov. These are a panel and a medallion of Rostov enamel and a panel of Fedoskino lacquer miniature. Their authors are B.M. Mikhailenko, A.A. Khaunov, N.M. Soloninkin. They continue the tradition of hand painting, which allows creating unique works of arts and crafts. Using pictorial portraits and drawings depicting V.I. Surikov, the artists of the two crafts create their own interpretations on their basis, creatively rethinking the originals. Images of V.I. Surikov in all products are different, and each reflects the original point of view on the famous artist of the 19th century. In the article, for the first time, three works of decorative and applied art with portraits of V.I. Surikov from the collection of the Krasnoyarsk Art Museum named after V. Surikov were introduced into scientific circulation and analysed. These works were transferred to the museum from the all-Russian exhibition “In the native country”, held in Krasnoyarsk in 1983.