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The Tretyakov Gallery is one of Russia's premier art museums, specializing in Russian art from the 11th century to the modern era. It is a must-visit destination for travelers to Russia.
An Introduction to the Tretyakov Gallery
The Tretyakov Gallery was named after Pavel Tretyakov, an entrepreneur and art collector. He founded the museum in 1856 with the goal of creating a public space for the enjoyment of art. The museum is located in the heart of Moscow, along the Moskva River.
The entire Tretyakov art complex is part of a collection of sites known as the 'Golden Ring of Moscow'. Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world flock to the historic Lavrushinsky Street to witness this invaluable artistic treasure.
The Tretyakov Gallery is renowned worldwide, attracting many tourists to Russia. It is considered the 'gem' of Moscow and a source of pride for Russian painting. The gallery ranks second among the 15 most beautiful museums and is also one of the largest in the world. It houses over 170,000 works of Russian art from the 11th to the 21st century, making its collection both vast and diverse. Every painting and sculpture in the gallery exudes life.
The museum consists of two main buildings. The main building on Lavrushinsky Lane houses artworks from the Medieval period through the 19th century. The new building on Krymsky Val is dedicated to modern and contemporary Russian art. A highlight of the museum is its collection of works by renowned Russian artists such as Ivan Aivazovsky, Andrey Rublev, Kazimir Malevich, Wassily Kandinsky, and Pavel Filonov.
The museum's collections
In 1867, the museum opened its doors to the public and tourists visiting Russia. In 1893, it held its official inauguration under the name 'Moscow City Museum'. By 1918, the museum was nationalized and renamed 'State Tretyakov Gallery'. At that time, the museum’s collection consisted of about 4,000 items. By 1975, the collection had grown to around 55,000 works.
The Tretyakov Gallery boasts the most significant collection of ancient Ruthenian paintings from the 12th to 17th centuries. At the core of the collection are over 50 icons gathered by P. Tretyakov. During the 1920s and 1930s, the number of works in the collection grew considerably. The centerpiece of the collection is the mosaic of Demetrius of Thessaloniki. The gallery also displays icons from the Novgorod, Pskov, and Moscow schools, as well as works by the Constantinople-based artist Theophanes the Greek.
After the Russian October Revolution of 1917, the Soviet state recognized the importance of the Tretyakov Gallery. The painting collection was swiftly preserved and expanded with state funding. From 1986 to 1995, a major restoration project took place in the old building and museum, which was completed in 1998, marking the 100th anniversary of Tretyakov's death.
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Reference: Mytour.vn Travel Guide
Mytour.vnMarch 1, 2024
