Ryabushkin Collection

The Liberation of Saint Peter, 1889. Creator: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
The Liberation of Saint Peter, 1889. Private Collection

Program for the opera A Life for the Tsar by M. Glinka, 1896. Creator: Ryabushkin
Program for the opera A Life for the Tsar by M. Glinka, 1896. Private Collection

Russian Women of the 17th Century at Church, 1899, (1965). Creator: Andrey Ryabushkin
Russian Women of the 17th Century at Church, 1899, (1965). Women in brightly-patterned clothing worshipping in a painted church interior. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Churila Plyonkovich, 1895. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Churila Plyonkovich, 1895. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The toy army of Peter I, 1892. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
The toy army of Peter I, 1892. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Gusli Player. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
The Gusli Player. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Ilya Muromets, 1893. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Ilya Muromets, 1893. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Strelets Patrol at the Ilyinsky Gates in Old Moscow, 1897. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Strelets Patrol at the Ilyinsky Gates in Old Moscow, 1897. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Boyars Wife (Detail), 1899. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Boyars Wife (Detail), 1899. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Yekaterinburg

Waiting for the Tzar, 1901. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Waiting for the Tzar, 1901. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A dancer, End of 19th cen Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
A dancer, End of 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Uzbekistan Art Museum, Tashkent

A Church, 1903. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
A Church, 1903. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

In a country village. Going to church, 1903. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
In a country village. Going to church, 1903. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Illustration for the Folk Epic Vasili Buslaev, 1898. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Illustration for the Folk Epic Vasili Buslaev, 1898. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Perm

Bogatyr, 1893. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Bogatyr, 1893. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Perm

On the Snipes Field. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
On the Snipes Field. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Republic of Kalmykia, Elista

Seventeenth-Century Moscow Street on a Public Holiday, 1895. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Seventeenth-Century Moscow Street on a Public Holiday, 1895. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

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Andrei Ryabushkin, a renowned Russian artist of the late 19th and early 20th century, captured the essence of his country's history and culture through his magnificent artworks. His talent shone brightly in various genres, from opera program designs to religious scenes and historical depictions. In 1896, Ryabushkin showcased his artistic prowess by creating a program for the opera "A Life for the Tsar" by M. Glinka. This collaboration between two great artists brought forth an exquisite visual representation of this iconic musical masterpiece. One of Ryabushkin's notable works is "Russian Women of the 17th Century at Church, " painted in 1899 but completed posthumously in 1965. In this piece, he skillfully portrays women dressed in traditional attire attending church services, capturing their devotion and spirituality. Ryabushkin's attention to detail is evident in his painting titled "Churila Plyonkovich" from 1895. The artist masterfully depicts this character with precision and depth, showcasing his ability to bring fictional personalities to life on canvas. "The Toy Army of Peter I, " created in 1892, reveals Ryabushkin's fascination with historical events. Through vibrant colors and meticulous brushstrokes, he immortalizes Peter I's toy army—a symbol of Russia's military might during that era. Another captivating artwork by Ryabushkin is "The Gusli Player. " Painted without a specific date mentioned but believed to be from around the end of the nineteenth century; it showcases a musician playing an ancient Slavic string instrument called gusli—an ode to Russia's rich musical heritage. "Ilya Muromets, " completed in 1893, pays homage to one of Russia’s legendary heroes. With bold strokes and vivid colors, Ryabushkin brings Ilya Muromets' mythical strength and courage into focus while capturing the essence of Russian folklore.