M.I. Avilov "Duel on Kulikovo Field": description of the painting

The painting was painted by an artist during the Great Patriotic War (in 1943). This year is a tragic and crucial year for our country. The duel between Chelubey and Peresvet was also important in the outcome of the Battle of Kulikovo. This battle strengthened the spirit of the Russian regiments. In the battle both soldiers died, but the victory was won by our hero. Peresvet managed to reach the surviving horse before the Russian army, which stood behind. A Chevaley after a powerful blow with a spear fell from his horse and remained lying, bleeding.

The painting "The Duel on the Kulikovo Field" is in the State Russian Museum, which you can see in the photo above.

Artist Biography

M.I. Avilov - People's Artist of the RSFSR, has many awards, his paintings participated in exhibitions at the Academy of Arts of the Society. A.I. Kuindzhi. The most famous canvas, which the artist Avilov wrote, is called "Duel on the Kulikovo Field." The painting brought great success to the painter, thanks to him he became a laureate of the Stalin Prize of the 1st degree.

Avilov taught at the Institute. I.E. Repin (Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, at that time - in Leningrad), created posters and illustrations for Russian classical literature.

Each picture of this artist is filled with a special atmosphere. Avilov worked in battle genres (battle - battle scene), mainly depicted in his canvases of significant historical events in Russia and the USSR (the Civil War). The artist drew inspiration for his paintings from his modern times, and now, in our time, these pictures are used as illustrations for history textbooks.

Painter Avilov, "Duel on Kulikovo Field": description of the painting

In the picture, at first glance, we recognize the legendary Russian hero Peresvet (the artist depicted him on the left). He is clothed in the outfit of a Russian warrior: a helmet glistening in the sun, a Russian shirt, and over it is a chain mail with metal plates, which were attached as additional protection. But this will not save the hero. Peresvet will perish along with his opponent Chelubey. Also we see that the Russian soldier is wearing not bast shoes, but leather boots. This tells us that Peresvet is a rich man or a noble family.

What else did Avilov portray? "Duel on the Kulikovo field" (the picture) represents our view and the negative hero of the "story" - the Tatar hero Chelubey. The artist in detail painted all the evils (for us this is the Tatar-Mongol yoke) in one person a Tatar warrior. In the picture of this warrior we will see on the right. Red malakhai on the shaved head already tells us that this is not a Russian warrior, but a Tatar, our enemy. Both figures (Peresvet and Chelubais) are imprinted in the very center of the canvas. They are dynamic, depicted large, and all this highlights them on a general plan. Talented artist - M. Avilov. "Duel on the Kulikovo field" (the description of the picture is presented in our article) is a historically significant work.

Description of actions

In the center of the picture, Peresvet beats the point of the spear, from Chelubei there is a counter strike. The weapons of both warriors crash into the shields, but pierce them through and pierce the bodies, breaking through the chain mail. Enraged horses stood on their hind legs. Red Malakhai flies from the head of Chelubeya. That's about to fall and he himself. The wounded Peresvet continues to hang on a horse. A remarkable work was created by M. Avilov - "Duel on Kulikovo Field". The picture, the description of which we hold, is striking in its reality.

Background

The paints by which the artist painted the characters of the canvas are brighter and more saturated than the background. The description of the Tatar army looks like this: The shelves are on the right, on the side of Chelubey, and they express concern. The Tatars already foresee the outcome of the match. It will definitely not be in their favor. A warrior who is closer to us can not stand still and calmly watch, he closely follows everything that happens in a duel. And so, when he saw the spear pierce Chelubey, he was anxiously moving forward.

Russian troops are less excited. Our soldiers are confident in the forces of Peresvet, but they are no less worried about the outcome of the battle. Everything was portrayed by Avilov. "Duel on the Kulikovo Field" - a picture (the description is not yet finished), which can not leave anyone indifferent.

Ahead on a white horse, Prince Dmitry Donskoy sits. Our warriors are depicted in the background and small figures, so it is impossible to consider the emotions on their faces.

This is how Avilov presented the fight on Kulikovo Field. The description of the event, which is devoted to the picture, will allow you to learn more about the Kulikovo battle. The fight between Peresvet and Chelubey is known to most people in many ways thanks to the artist M.I. To Avilov.

Notes to the article

We should be proud of the fact that our artist created this painting. Avilov. "Duel on the Kulikovo field" (the description of the picture refers us to distant events) is an amazing work.

The painter painted on his canvas the legendary historical event of Russia. By making a detailed description, we unwittingly begin to delve into the story, trying to tell about the canvas, which Avilov wrote - "The Duel on the Kulikovo Field." The description of the picture can fill an entire chapter in the history textbook.

Conclusion

We reviewed the work that M.I. Avilov - "Duel on the Kulikovo field." The description of this picture expands the knowledge about our country, about its heroes and their exploits. In all its greatness the spirit of the Russian people is represented here, which overthrows the yoke of the Tatar-Mongols. One powerful blow with a spear decides the fate of all of Russia. Now there will be no more oppression, ordinary people will continue a peaceful life, not being afraid that at any time the Tatar warriors can raid and destroy their families. Bogatyr Peresvet in the battle with Chelubey dies, but leaves an eternal memory of himself.

The photo above shows a monument dedicated to the Battle of Kulikovo.

Thanks to the picture of the artist Avilov, many of us know what kind of feat Peresvet accomplished and that in general the battle took place on the Kulikovo field.