Natalia Goncharova
'Communal Grave' from the portfolio 'Images of War'
About this artwork
Gonchorova’s Images of War creates an apocalyptic vision of war, which depicts Russia and its allies as a force for good against the satanic evil of the Central Powers which threaten them. Goncharova used a combination of motifs from Russian folklore and culture combined with images of the present day. The angel in this print who guards over the mass grave of Russian troops is based on Russian orthodox iconography.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Natalia Goncharova (1881 - 1962) Russian
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title:'Communal Grave' from the portfolio 'Images of War'
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date created:1914
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materials:Lithograph on paper
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measurements:Sheet: 32.90 x 25.20 cm; portfolio: 36.70 x 27.50 cm
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credit line:Purchased 2004
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accession number:GMA 4805.13
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Natalia Goncharova
Natalia Goncharova
Goncharova was born near Tula in Russia. While studying in Moscow, she met fellow artist Mikhail Larionov who became her lifelong companion and encouraged her to concentrate on painting instead of sculpture. As a prominent figure in the Russian avant garde movement, she was an exponent of the 'Neo-...
