Taras Shevchenko

Ukrainian, 1814–1861

Taras Shevchenko (1814–1861) war ein ukrainischer Dichter, Schriftsteller, Künstler und öffentliche Figur, geboren in einer Familie von Leibeigenen in Morintsy, im damaligen Russischen Kaiserreich. Er zeigte schon in jungen Jahren künstlerisches Talent und studierte später an der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Künste in Sankt Petersburg. Shevchenko schrieb Gedichte auf Ukrainisch und Prosa auf Russisch, und seine Sammlung "Kobzar" wurde grundlegend für die moderne ukrainische Literatur und Sprache. Aufgrund seiner Beteiligung an der Bruderschaft der Heiligen Kyrill und Methodius wurde er nach Zentralasien verbannt, wo er trotz der Einschränkungen weiterhin schuf, und nach seiner Freilassung starb er in Sankt Petersburg.

55 Werke

A church rises above thatched cottages and villagers in a rural landscape.

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A bell tower rises against a pale blue sky, with delicate lines capturing the church's façade and surrounding landscape.

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Two men are illuminated by firelight, one seated with his back turned, the other gesturing animatedly across the fire.

1848 Bilia vohnu

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A steep hillside with a cross, a thatched cottage, trees, and a winding river leading to a distant town.

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A young boy sleeps beside a stove in a peasant home, illuminated by soft light.

1848 Hlopcyk zasnuv

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A delicate architectural drawing of a church with domes and a portico, surrounded by trees and a fence.

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A boy kneels by an open stove, reaching for twigs, illuminated by warm firelight in a humble interior.

1848 Hlopcyk rozpalije

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A drawing depicting crumbling brickwork and arches under a pale sky, with a silhouette of a church in the background.

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A serene depiction of church towers above thatched roofs in a Ukrainian village under a pale sky.

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A serene monastery scene with a large church and smaller domed buildings under a pale sky.

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A serene landscape featuring a tall cross in the foreground, leading to the domed towers of the Pochaiv Lavra under a golden sky.

1846 10 20 Taras Schewtschenko Pochaiv nach Westen

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A solitary church on a hill with a pale façade, crosses in the foreground, and a wide blue sky.

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Two weathered grave markers rise from a gentle mound against a pale, empty background.

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A church on a riverbank with grazing cows, a solitary figure, and drifting boats under a bright sky.

Malersiches Ukraine

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An aged figure reclines in a high-backed chair surrounded by attendants and a woman offering a vessel in a ceremonial setting.

Der Tod von Bohdan Chmelnytsky

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A young boy lies on a cloth in the forest with a dog sitting behind him, surrounded by dappled light and trees.

Der Junge mit dem Hund im Wald

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A woman half-reclined in bed gazes calmly, surrounded by warm reds and soft blues.

Malerei

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A distraught Ukrainian peasant girl stands by the road, clutching her child as a Russian officer turns away.

Kateryna

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A painting of the Catholic Church of St. Alexander in Kyiv, showcasing its neoclassical architecture.

Katholische Kirche St. Alexander

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Kirche von Peter und Paul in Hustyn

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A serene scene depicting figures tending to beehives in a blossoming landscape.

Am Bienenstand

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A serene depiction of Bohdan Khmelnytsky's Church in Subotiv, surrounded by rolling green hills under an expansive sky.

Kirche von Bohdan Chmelnytsky in Subotiv

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A solitary figure stands against a stark landscape, embodying Ukrainian identity and resilience.

Shevch32

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A serene depiction of a rural cemetery with wooden crosses and a lone figure.

Ländlicher Friedhof

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A depiction of rural life on the Engelhardt estate, showcasing peasants at work under the manor's watchful presence.

In Vasilivka

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A serene landscape featuring a barn beside a gentle stream, reflecting the tranquility of rural life.

Scheune und Bach

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A view of Pochayiv Lavra, showcasing its gilded domes and white walls against a broad Ukrainian sky.

Pochayiv Lavra von Süden

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An elderly woman healing a sick child in a rustic interior, embodying the essence of rural life.

Der Heiler

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A serene depiction of the Ascension Cathedral in Pereslavl, showcasing its white stone structure against a tranquil landscape.

Auferstehungskathedrale in Pereslawl

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A serene landscape depicting Chigirin viewed from Subotovsky, with a church in the foreground and a broad sky.

Chigirin gesehen von Subotovsky

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A serene depiction of a forgotten corner of Smolensk cemetery in St. Petersburg, with wooden crosses and overgrown grass.

Ecke des Smolensker Friedhofs in St. Petersburg

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Selbstporträt von Schevtschenko (Winter 1840/1841)

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A contemplative figure seated on a riverbank, gazing across still water under a clouded sky.

Am Ufer

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A watercolor depiction of St. Michael's Church in Pereslavl, showcasing its domes and serene surroundings.

Kirche St. Michael in Pereslawl

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A solitary figure of a Ukrainian peasant against the steppe, capturing hardship and dignity.

Gemälde von Taras Schewtschenko

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Porträt eines Unbekannten mit Halskette

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A portrait of a woman with a headscarf, reflecting quiet dignity and fatigue.

Mutterkopf

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Selbstporträt

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Andrush

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A solitary monk sits among rocky outcrops, contemplating amidst the ancient cliffs of Skelia.

Skelia Chernets'

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A preacher addresses a small congregation in a humble Ukrainian church, illuminated by light filtering through narrow windows.

Oratorium

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A congregation gathered outside a wooden church in a Ukrainian village.

In der traditionellen Kirche von Dustin

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Büste einer Frau

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Die Weiden in Andrush

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Kirche der Fürbitte in Pereslawl

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A serene view from the terrace of Pochayiv Lavra, showcasing its domes amidst rolling fields.

Blick von der Terrasse um die Pochayiv Lavra

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Porträt von Nikolai Alexandrowitsch Lunin

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A young official presents a document to a stern superior in a dimly lit office.

Bericht

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Porträt von Anton Ivanovich

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A poignant depiction of a mother in anguish, separated from her child, symbolizing the suffering of Ukrainian peasants.

Maria

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unbekannte Porträts

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A solitary figure gazes out a window, reflecting on memory and longing.

In V'unisch

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Porträt eines Unbekannten

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Porträt von P.V. Engelhardt

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Torhaus, Kloster, Nikolai

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