Tretyakov Gallery
Tretyakov Gallery is located in central Moscow of Russia. The museum has the largest collection of Russian artwork in the world. Built in 1902, this center features at least 2000 works related to Russian art form and other 1, 30,000 exhibits. There are theotokos of Vladimir and Andrei Rublev’s paintings, the Composition VII by Wassily Kandinsky, and Kazimir Malevich’s Black Square. It is considered as finest depository of artwork and artifacts in Russsia.
History of Tretyakov Gallery
In 1856, Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov acquired several works of Russian artists and other art works. He was a merchant who aimed at making a museum to house the work of national artists. He wanted the museum to be a center of national art and artifacts. In 1892, his collections were finally converted into national possessions.
The gallery building was designed by Viktor Vasnetsov adopting a fairy-tale style. The museum came into existence in 1904 in south Russia. Expansion took place during the 20th century. In 1985, St Nicholas also began to house many collections. The house of Tretyakov became the main museum gallery. In 1985, the Tretyakov Gallery was merged with the gallery of contemporary art located south of Crimean Bridge for administrative purposes. The extended buildings and the original house of Tretyakov were brought under neo-Russian facade.
Tretyakov Gallery collections
Apart from the collections made by Tretyakov himself, the gallery consists of paintings and art of other Russian artists. The collection today amount to one of the largest exhibits of art in any of Russian art museum. The Russian icons are the most impressive collections in the house. The work of Andrei Rublyov is one of the prized collections. The exhibition halls have 18th and 19th century realist works, romantic and symbolist art work of 20th century Russia, and graphic arts. Canvases are also found in large numbers. Soviet art form occupies the large Central House of Artists located opposite Gorky Park. It is a place most visited by contemporary artists and art lovers from across the globe.
The extended building of the museum hosts a collection of Socialist Realism sculpture. The main highlights are Yevgeny Vuchetich's statue of “Iron Felix” and the “Forge”. The sculpture of Iron Felix was removed from Lubyanka Square in 1991 and shifted to this gallery. Presently, it is the best collection housed in Tretyakov Gallery of Russia. The Forge statue depicts a nude worker forging a sword. Close to these two sculptures, is the 86-meter statue of Peter the Great by Zurab Tsereteli. It is regarded as one of the tallest statues in the world.
Hours of operation
- Daily from 10.30 am – 07.30 pm
- Ticket office until 06.30 pm
- Last admission 06.30 pm
- The Gallery is closed on Monday
Contact:
Tretyakov Gallery
Address: 10, Lavrushinsky Lane
Russia, Moscow, 119017
