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Menshikov in Berezovo, 1883, (1965). Creator: Vasily Surikov
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Menshikov in Berezovo, 1883, (1965). Creator: Vasily Surikov
Menshikov in Berezovo, 1883, (1965). Russian statesman Alexander Danilovich Menshikov (1673-1729) was a close supporter of Peter the Great, and under Catherine I he was the de facto ruler of Russia. Menshikov arranged the engagement of his daughter Maria to Peter the Greats grandson Peter II. In 1727, however, he was accused of state treason and stealing from the Treasury, and he and his family were exiled to Berezov (now Berezovo, Tyumen Oblast), where he died. He sits and broods in a cramped and gloomy peasant hut (izba) with mica window panes. His son Alexander and eldest daughter Maria, the former fiancee of Peter II who is dying of tuberculosis, look similarly despondent. Only the younger daughter, Alexandra, who is reading the Gospel aloud, brings a note of optimism. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. From " Russian Painting of the 18th and 19th Centuries" by Vladimir Fiala. [Artia, Czechoslovakia, 1965]
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The print captures a poignant moment in Russian history, depicting the renowned statesman Alexander Danilovich Menshikov in Berezovo in 1883. Created by Vasily Surikov in 1965, this powerful image portrays Menshikov's downfall after being accused of state treason and theft from the Treasury. Seated within a cramped and gloomy peasant hut, Menshikov broods over his fate while surrounded by his despondent son Alexander and eldest daughter Maria. Maria, once engaged to Peter II, is depicted as frail and dying of tuberculosis, adding to the somber atmosphere. However, amidst the despair, there is a glimmer of hope brought forth by Menshikov's younger daughter Alexandra. She sits nearby reading aloud from the Gospel, symbolizing resilience and optimism even in the face of adversity. This painting can be found at the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow and serves as a testament to Russia's rich artistic heritage. It offers viewers an intimate glimpse into one man's tragic downfall against the backdrop of political intrigue during that era. Vladimir Fiala's book "Russian Painting of the 18th and 19th Centuries" provides further context for understanding this artwork's historical significance. The print itself serves as a reminder of both Menshikov's influential role alongside Peter the Great and Catherine I as well as his subsequent exile to Berezovo where he ultimately passed away.
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