State Tretyakov Gallery: Director's Choice

The State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow is the world's largest collection of Russian fine art, founded in 1856 by Pavel Tretyakov and now encompassing several buildings and over 130,000 exhibits. This book selects personal highlights from the collection, providing insight into the history and meaning behind some of the world's most significant artworks.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2021
Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd

The State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow is the world's preeminent repository of Russian fine art, founded in 1856 by the influential merchant and collector Pavel Tretyakov. Presented as a gift to the city in 1892, it has since evolved into an extensive museum complex comprising several buildings and housing over 130,000 exhibits, spanning from exquisite and mysterious 12th-century icons to politically charged works of 20th-century Soviet socialist realism. Despite this evolution, the museum remains steadfast in its original mission of connecting the people of Russia to their cultural identity and sharing this rich heritage with the broader world.

In this captivating book, Director Zelfira Tregulova has curated a selection of her personal highlights from this vast collection, offering a revealing insight into the history and significance of some of the world's most remarkable artworks. The State Tretyakov Gallery stands as a testament to the enduring power of art to transcend boundaries and connect people across cultures and time.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 342 x 189 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785512834