Lebedev, A. V., compiler

Pushkin v Tret’iakovskoi galleree: 125 (1799-1924) [Pushkin in the Tretyakov Gallery: 125 (1799-1924)]

Moscow: State Tretyakov Gallery, 1924. Item #884

Book measures: 14,2×10,5 cm. 55 pages: portrait. Text in Russian. This copy is one of the 600 unnumbered copies, out of which 50 are numbered. A very good copy.

The book offers a thorough exploration of the connection between Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin and the artworks housed in the Tretyakov Gallery. The publication lists 84 paintings with brief quotes from poetry or prose.

Authored by Andrey Vladimirovich Lebedev, an esteemed historian of art and literature, the book examines the paintings and sculptures that adorned the gallery over 125 years, starting from Pushkin's birth year. Lebedev analyzes how these artworks may have influenced Pushkin's creativity and explores themes such as love, art, and mortality in both Pushkin's work and the art exhibited in the gallery. The book discusses Pushkin's interactions with the gallery, including his impressions of the artworks and their impact on him. Lastly, it provides valuable insights into the relationship between art and literature and sheds light on Pushkin's life and legacy.

As of April 2024, OCLC identifies four copies located in the United States and one copy located in the United Kingdom.

Price: $250.00