Our country is rich in pristine corners of nature, places where a person’s foot rarely sets foot, such deserted corners of old parks, where you can always retire and dream, reflect, and maybe make a romantic date. Just such a deserted place was depicted in his work by Polenov, calling the picture Overgrown Pond.

Probably every person knows a quiet place that has become his favorite. A place that was once popular, but eventually falls into disrepair. It begins to overgrow with grass, overgrowth, creating a feeling of primordial nature. This is exactly what Vasily Polenov captured in the painting Overgrown Pond. The author painted the canvas in 1879, conveying to the viewer a sense of peace and his love for Russian nature. In general, Polenov wrote different pictures. These are paintings on historical themes, portraits and panoramas, but painting occupies a special place in his work. Polenov's painting The Overgrown Pond, on which we write ours, belongs to it.

Description of the picture

The first thing that attracts in the picture is a riot of greenery. It immediately seems that this canvas was painted using only one green, and only looking closely, we see other colors. The plot of the picture is simple and known to everyone. After all, we could observe similar pictures in parks on the banks of abandoned reservoirs. However, the author manages to portray nature in a special way, and I want to peer into every traced detail. For example, if you want to consider foreground every single blade of grass, every flower, sprouted on the shore. Next we see the water surface. This is an abandoned pond in which no one has bathed for a long time. Water lilies calmly float on it, and perhaps the frogs sing their song.

On the right we see a wooden bridge. And then the imagination draws some kind of fisherman who was sitting here and catching fish, or boys who frolicked and jumped from the bridge into the water. An old poplar grows near the bridge. It stands out most of all among other trees. Since the place is abandoned, we see how poplar shoots have grown. Further we see thickets of reeds and in the background an impenetrable park that has become like a dense forest.

Upon closer inspection, we notice that this deserted place is not so deserted anymore. After all, in the depths of the park with right side we see a girl. She hid in the shade of the trees, sitting on a bench. In her hands is a book, or maybe a personal diary. The girl is immersed in her thoughts, listening to the sounds of nature. This is a bird's hubbub, and the rustle of leaves, and the chirping of frogs. The girl retired to hide from problems, or maybe she just had a date with her beloved here? Everything can be. In any case, the abandoned pond in Polenov's painting is an excellent place for this.

Vasily Polenov.Overgrown pond. 1879. Oil on canvas. 80; 124.7 cm
State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The canvas struck with its lyricism and a feeling of sincere love for Russian nature, silence and tranquility. The painting "Overgrown Pond" was painted by the great Russian artist Vasily Polenov in 1879 and then was demonstrated at the seventeenth traveling exhibition, falling in love with all connoisseurs of true art.

Mysteriousness and tranquility are inherent in the pond, overgrown with delicate water lilies and green tentacles of algae. You look at the landscape and imagine how late in the evening, around midnight, mermaids sit on a wooden bridge, lowering their scaly tails into the darkness of the water, combing their long silky hair with slow smooth movements and patiently waiting for a lost passerby.

The other bank, although overgrown with tall grass and modest wildflowers, is illuminated by bright rays that have broken through the crowns of tall trees. There is an irresistible desire to take off your shoes and walk on the grass, feeling an inextricable connection with your native land.

In the depths, a bright female figure is visible. The girl sits on a bench, and in her solitude does not notice anything around, having gone into her memories of the past, or maybe she is already thinking about the future. What does it bring to her? Who knows? What will the quiet breeze whisper to her, quietly slipping between the trees, in this corner of the park by the pond overgrown with mud?

The place is really conducive to reflection: hidden calmness and only a barely audible splash of a fish that has gone into the depths, or a quiet call of birds are easily woven into a sensitive silence. Even a light breeze does not disturb this peace. There are no ripples on the water, neither a leaf nor a blade of grass stirs. Everything seemed to freeze.

Looking into the corner of a long-term shady park, you seem to be imbued with a sense of the harmony of life, admiring the beauty and grandeur of nature. A dreamy mood descends on the soul. This mood also corresponds to the figure of a woman in a light dress, which, like a ray, can be seen in the background of the picture. The age-old trees that seemed to surround her, as if offering her refuge from the gloomy thoughts of life. The lyrics of the picture are expressed in the unity of nature and female soul, their silent internal dialogue.

Polenov was engaged in the canvas even before he went to the Russian-Turkish war. Polenov spends the summer of 1877 in the village of Petrushki near Kiev, it was here that the sketch was created, which became the basis of this canvas. The sketch lay until the autumn of 1878, at that very moment Polenov moved from the Arbat to the then Moscow outskirts, to Khamovniki. A little later, Leo Tolstoy also settled here, having bought a manor nearby. Many who know about Tolstoy's ideas, which were so to Polenov's liking, call this coincidence prophetic. But they met much later.

From the depths of memory, lines from A.S. Pushkin's poems involuntarily arise. - "My sadness is bright."
I'm sad and easy; my sadness is light;
My sorrow is full of you
By you, by you alone... My despondency
Nothing hurts, nothing worries
And the heart burns again and loves - because
That it cannot love.
The researcher of Polenov's work, art critic Tamara Yurova wrote about this picture:

"The painting of the picture reveals the high skill of Polenov, the colorist. The picture is almost entirely built on the gradations of one green color. Subtly developed in shades of green, it is distinguished by its exceptional beauty and richness of nuances. It seems that there are no two absolutely identical tones in the landscape, just as there is no that somewhat neutral paint that completely covered individual pieces of canvas in the Moscow Courtyard.
The painting "Overgrown Pond" completed a certain stage of Polenov's work, marked the onset creative maturity. »

And the art critic Eleanor Paston wrote in her monograph about the work of Vasily Polenov:
"In another landscape by Polenov in 1879, Overgrown Pond, the artist's sublimely dreamy mood found expression in the image of the old park, solemn in its monumental majesty. This mood is emphasized by the motionless thoughtful figure of a woman, White dress which stands out alone in the dark depths of the trees. The mighty trees of the park, surrounding a fragile female figure like a tent, serve as a safe haven. The lyrics of the landscape motif are outlined more clearly due to the unity of the mood of the natural world and the world of the female soul, their a kind of dialogue. Escape from the hardships of reality into the world of nature - a theme that we see embodied in this landscape - would later be developed in the work of Polenov himself in the late 1880s and 1890s.

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Vasily Polenov. Gallery of paintings and drawings of the artist - Overgrown pond

Russian artist Vasily Polenov
overgrown pond

In the image of the old park, solemn in its monumental majesty, an elevated dreamy mood prevails. It is emphasized by the fragile, motionless, thoughtful figure of a woman, standing out alone against the background of dark trees, spread out in a mighty tent and, as it were, serving her as a safe haven. The lyrics of the landscape motif become more distinct due to the unified mood of the mysterious world of nature and the world of the female soul, their peculiar dialogue. One of the critics of Moskovskie Vedomosti wrote about the painting: Polenov has an excellent command of the art and technique of depicting nature, the ideal center for him is still a person, and his presence is felt everywhere. So in the painting Overgrown Pond it is not a pond at all ... This pond has its own history ... In this picture, the romantic again affected. It would be very difficult to determine with accuracy the category under which Mr. Polenov's painting should be placed... Polenov's painting is what the Germans call Stimmungsbild, such paintings are designed to give you, first of all, a mood and make up painting is about the same as an elegy in poetry. In the landscape, Polenov's desire for emotional and visual contrasts is noticeable. Bright green, with detailed daisies in the foreground, the sunny lawn is adjacent to the mysterious depth of the dark masses of trees. Through the trees covered with an airy haze, the blue of the sky with white clouds opens up, serving as a contrast to the dark trees of the park. Close to the style of landscapes early XIX centuries, the diversity of the landscape, its romantic mystery, the unexpectedness of combinations of its bright sunny and shaded parts were based on a built up subtle nuances system of plein air painting, developed by the artist in the sketch Pond in the park. Olyshanka (1876).

Bio pages

In 1872 Polenov's life, cool artist first degree in history painting and the candidate is right, it turned out very well. In the spring, a decision was issued to send him abroad for six years as a pensioner of the Academy of Arts "for further improvement in art", his business trip began in June. Polenov visited Moscow, where he examined a number of private collections of paintings, then Kyiv, Vienna and Munich. The artistic life of this city captured him with the "circle of work". The circle of artists whose work attracted Polenov's special attention is quite wide and varied ... "

Teacher and students

Many painters - Nesterov, Konstantin Korovin, Ilya Ostroukhoe, Isaac Levitan, Golovin and others - noted various aspects of the impact of Polenov's work on them. In the early 1880s, Polenov had an immediate opportunity to lead artistic development youth. In the autumn of 1882, he began teaching at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, replacing Alexei Savrasov in the landscape and still life class, and taught this class until 1895. Unlike Savrasov, who appealed to the emotions of his students, Polenov paid attention primarily to the technique of painting. Gradually, he immersed his students in the secrets of color, which he himself mastered brilliantly ... "

Eleanor Paston about Vasily Polenov

The originality of the artist, his personality was largely due to the environment in which he was formed. Polenov was born in St. Petersburg on May 20 (June 1), 1844, into an old noble family that preserved the traditions of the Russian enlightened nobility, dating back to the second half of the 18th century. Polenov's father, Dmitry Vasilievich, a prominent official and diplomat, was a well-known historian, archaeologist and bibliographer. Dmitry Vasilyevich managed to convey to his son a deep interest in ancient cultures, in particular, in the study of Russian antiquity and its monuments. The artist's mother, Maria Alekseevna, nee Voeikova, was a children's writer and amateur artist ... "

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Lesson type: speech development lesson using ICT.

The purpose of the lesson: to learn to write an essay-description of the picture.

• to acquaint with the work of V. D. Polenov;
• develop the ability to accurately use words in oral and written speech;
• learn to perceive the beauty of nature and emotionally respond to it.

Equipment:

• multimedia projector;
• screen;
• a computer;
• computer presentation.

During the classes

1. Organizational moment.

Hello guys! See if everything is ready for your Russian lesson? And now who will sit quietly in place - girls, boys? Okay, let's get to the lesson.

2. Preparatory work.

The music of P. I. Tchaikovsky “Seasons. Barcarolle” (Appendix).

U.- Guys, you listened to the music. What mood did she evoke in you? This feeling of peace, tranquility was evoked in you by the music of P. I. Tchaikovsky “The Seasons. Barcarolle". Now look at the screen (Slide 2). Let's read the written lines.

“It seems to me that art should give joy and happiness, otherwise it is worthless.” Who do you think could say such words?

D.- Musician, poet, artist.

U.– Yes, a creative person could say that. These words belong to the outstanding Russian artist V. D. Polenov. He dreamed that the Russian people knew Russian art, their artists.

What does it mean to give joy and happiness?

That's right, and today we experience these feelings, admiring the paintings of Polenov, because he managed to confirm his words with creativity.

3. Acquaintance with the work of the artist VD Polenov.

U.- Look at the screen (Slide 3).

Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov was born on June 1, 1844 in St. Petersburg. Father, Dmitry Vasilyevich, was a historian, an archaeologist, and a bibliographer, he took part in the preparation of reforms that helped free the peasants. Mother, Maria Alekseevna, was the daughter famous architect, in her youth she painted portraits, as well as children's books. The atmosphere prevailing in home, pushed Polenov to a passion for science and painting. Systematic painting lessons began for him at the age of 12. Fulfilling the will of his father, Polenov entered St. Petersburg University, but in the evenings he studied at the Academy of Arts.

After October revolution the artist was engaged in educational activities, created scenery for performances.

In 1924 he was awarded the title folk artist RSFSR.

U.– When I was at school, my classmates and I went on a three-day hike along the Oka River. On the banks of this river is the Polenovo Museum-Estate, where he spent last years life of V. D. Polenov. We visited this amazing museum. Look at the screen, that's what we saw there (Slide 3).

(Slide 4) . And now get acquainted with some paintings of this outstanding artist.

"Moscow Yard" in 1878 brought fame to the author, "Grandmother's Garden", "Golden Autumn", "Christ and the Sinner". This is just a small part of the rich heritage of the artist.

4. Acquaintance with the painting “Overgrown Pond”.

U.- Look at the next picture. (Slide 5). What would you call her?

And now choose from 6 names the most, in your opinion, suitable, accurate. Comment on your choice.

Before you is a reproduction of the painting by V. D. Polenov “Overgrown Pond”

5. Examination of the painting by V. D. Polenov “Overgrown Pond”.

U.– In order to talk about a painting, it must be read, that is, carefully examined and considered. (Children carefully examine the picture on the Slide 5).

U.- What genre of painting can this painting be attributed to?

D.- I think it's a landscape.

U.- Let's turn to reference materials(Dictionary of S.I. Ozhegov). A landscape is a general view of an area. Yes you are right. Polenov is a master of landscape, he kind of breathed life into this genre, brought new opportunities to the picturesque transmission of nature.

U.- What mood did you get when you first met the picture?

D.- Peace, silence. Light, I remembered a warm summer, holidays.

At. Let's try to understand why the picture evokes such a mood. What did you pay attention to? What attracted you?

Light and air - that's the main thing that Polenov brought to landscape painting. He was a master of plein air painting. Let's turn to the dictionary: plein air - "open air", the transfer in painting of color changes, the colorful richness of nature, which manifests itself in natural conditions under the influence of light and air. Plein air painting involves the work of the artist in the air, not in the studio.

- Describe the pond, park, coast, sky, as the artist showed them.
- How would you feel if you were in this corner of nature? What would you like to do?
What day did the artist depict? Compare the color scheme and mood of the picture.

6. Reflection on the picture.(Slide 6)

Children answer questions printed on the screen. Refine and deepen their impressions of the picture. They come to the conclusion that they will write an essay - a description.

U.- Yes, guys, you will write a text - a description. Description is a text that describes objects, phenomena, people ... In this case we will describe the picture. Such an essay should be full of adjectives, comparisons, figurative expressions.

7. Choice of an epigraph.(Slide 7)

U.- Read excerpts from poems by I. Bunin and A. Fet. What lines, in your opinion, are more suitable for the painting “Overgrown Pond”? Explain your answer. Write down your favorite epigraph in your draft.

8. Drawing up an essay plan.(Slide 8)

U. How should we start writing an essay?

D.- In the introduction, we must write about the artist V. D. Polenov.

U. What is the artist depicting in the foreground? What is the main thing in the picture?

D.- Overgrown pond.

U. What does the artist have written in the background? Not so detailed, but still very expressive?

D.- Old park.

D.- Your impression and attitude to the picture.

(Students write the essay plan into drafts.)

9. Lexical and spelling preparation.(Slide 9)

U.- Our speech should be rich in content, correct in form, figurative. We must be attentive to speech, use words accurately, avoid repetition.

- Look at the screen. You see a table. To make it easier for you to work on the essay, let's supplement it with adjectives, figurative expressions, comparisons.

(Students express their options, completing the table, and write down the sentences they like.)

U.- Choose synonyms for the words:

Artist - painter, landscape painter, brush master.

Creates - writes (but does not describe or draw)

A painting is a canvas, a reproduction.

Astonishing - astonishing, astonishing.

10. Oral composition.(Slide 10)

U.– Who wants to try to tell a friend about the picture orally? Remember to stick to the writing plan.

11. Independent written work.

U.- We have examined a reproduction of the painting by V. D. Polenov “Overgrown Pond”. Now it's time to write the essay. Don't forget paragraphs. Raise your hand if you have any spelling questions. Good luck!

(Students write an essay in drafts. The work ends with checking the essay in terms of spelling, structure and completeness of the disclosure of the text. After viewing by the teacher, they rewrite the text in a notebook.)

12. The result of the lesson.

Bibliography.

1. S. I. Ozhegov “Dictionary Russian language"; Yekaterinburg, 1994.
2. O. V. Polenova"IN. D. Polenov and his house-museum”; Moscow, 2004.
3. N. V. Getashvili“500 masterpieces of Russian painting”; Moscow, 2010.

The canvas struck with its lyricism and a feeling of sincere love for Russian nature, silence and tranquility. The painting "Overgrown Pond" was painted by the great Russian artist Vasily Polenov in 1879 and at the same time was demonstrated at the seventeenth traveling exhibition, falling in love with all connoisseurs of true art.

When painting a picture, Polenov, with his inherent great talent, uses all sorts of shades of rich emerald green, depicting a mysterious corner of a century-old park. Dark green color in the shade of the park, it freely shimmers in the most delicate range, illuminated by the rays of the midday sun, the tops of the trees in the distance. Shades of green-emerald range are distinguished by their peculiar beauty and many incredible nuances. On the canvas of the artist you will not find two identical shades.

The paintings of Vasily Polenov fascinate with a philosophical outlook on life, love for the world and Russian nature. They teach us to appreciate the beauty of the world around us.

Mysteriousness and tranquility are inherent in the pond, overgrown with delicate water lilies and green tentacles of algae. You look at the landscape and imagine how late in the evening, around midnight, mermaids sit on a wooden bridge, lowering their scaly tails into the darkness of the water, combing their long silky hair with slow smooth movements and patiently waiting for a lost passerby.

The other bank, although overgrown with tall grass and modest wildflowers, is illuminated by bright rays that have broken through the crowns of tall trees. There is an irresistible desire to take off your shoes and walk on the grass, feeling an inextricable connection with your native land.

In the depths, a bright female figure is visible. The girl sits on a bench, and in her solitude does not notice anything around, having gone into her memories of the past, or maybe she is already thinking about the future. What does it bring to her? Who knows? What will the quiet breeze whisper to her, quietly slipping between the trees, in this corner of the park by the pond overgrown with mud?

The place is really conducive to reflection: hidden calmness and only a barely audible splash of a fish that has gone into the depths, or a quiet call of birds are easily woven into a sensitive silence. Even a light breeze does not disturb this peace. There are no ripples on the water, neither a leaf nor a blade of grass stirs. Everything seemed to freeze.

Looking into the corner of a long-term shady park, you seem to be imbued with a sense of the harmony of life, admiring the beauty and grandeur of nature. A dreamy mood descends on the soul. This mood also corresponds to the figure of a woman in a light dress, which, like a ray, can be seen in the background of the picture. The age-old trees that seemed to surround her, as if offering her refuge from the gloomy thoughts of life. The lyrics of the picture are expressed in the unity of nature and the female soul, their silent inner dialogue.

From the depths of memory, lines from A.S. Pushkin's poems involuntarily arise. - "My sadness is bright."

The landscape is built on a highly emotional and visual impression. A brightly lit green lawn, with daisies, illuminated by a dim sun, is located next to the mystery of parkland.

Through the haze-covered trees, you can see the blueness of the high sky with the lambs of clouds, as a contrast to the centuries-old trees of the ancient park.

Now the canvas "Overgrown Pond" by a truly Russian artist Vasily Polenov is on display at the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.