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Taking a Snow Town

Vasily Surikov1891

The State Russian Museum

The State Russian Museum
St. Petersburg, Russia

This is the only large picture by Vasily Surikov without historical content. Painted in Krasnoyarsk, it was inspired by the artist’s childhood memories. He portrays an amusing game typically played on the last day of Shrovetide. A small town would be built from snow and ice. One group would guard the town while the other attacked. This game possibly came from the Cossacks in remembrance of the subjugation of Siberia. Surikov’s painting is an expression and celebration of the Russian character.

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  • Title: Taking a Snow Town
  • Creator Lifespan: 1848 - 1916
  • Creator Nationality: Russian
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Creator Death Place: Russia, St.Petersburg
  • Creator Birth Place: Russia, Krasnoyarsk
  • Date Created: 1891
  • Physical Location: Russia
  • Physical Dimensions: w2820 x h1560 mm (Complete)
  • Type: painting
  • Rights: The State Russian Museum, 1908, The State Russian Museum
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Painter: Vasily Surikov
  • Original Title: Взятие снежного городка
  • Medium Extent: Complete
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