The painting by Lev Bakst from the Pskov Museum is presented at the exhibition in Tretyakovka

The painting by Lev Bakst “Olive Grove in the Mountains” from the collection of the Pskov Museum-Reserve is presented at the exhibition in the Tretyakov Gallery. About this "MK in Pskov" reported in the Pskov Museum-Reserve.

The canvas can be seen in the Engineering Building of the gallery as part of the exhibition dedicated to the 160th anniversary of the birth of the painter, book graphic artist and theater artist of the early XX century. The project “Lev Bakst” tells about the life of the master in Russia, Europe and America and reflects the main milestones of his creative path.

The exposition brought together objects from more than ten Russian collections: paintings and graphic works, sketches of scenery and costumes, drawings for fabrics, interior projects, photographs, documents and archival materials.

The oil painting was transferred from the Russian Museum to Pskov in 1930.

Olive groves were a favorite theme of Bakst - in his travels he made numerous sketches and author's notes on sheets depicting olives.

Panoramic landscape of an olive grove in a painting from the museum collection, as if seen by the artist from above. The work captivates with an exquisite color, built on complex color relations, united by a soft silvery tone, the head of the art department of the museum Maria Protsenko described the impressions of the painting.

The exhibition will be open at the Tretyakov Gallery until April 18, 2027.