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Peter I. Interrogates Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich, 1871, (1965). Creator: Nikolay Ge
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Peter I. Interrogates Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich, 1871, (1965). Creator: Nikolay Ge
Peter I. Interrogates Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich, 1871, (1965). Alexei Petrovich, Tsarevich of Russia (1690-1718) is grilled by his father Tsar Peter I (Peter the Great, 1672-1725). Alexei was condemned to death for conspiring rebellion against his father. Painting, also known as Peter the Great Interrogating the Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich in Peterhof, in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. From " Russian Painting of the 18th and 19th Centuries" by Vladimir Fiala. [Artia, Czechoslovakia, 1965]
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This print captures a pivotal moment in Russian history, depicting the intense interrogation of Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich by his father, Tsar Peter I. Painted by Nikolay Ge in 1871 and later reproduced as a print in 1965, this artwork is known as "Peter I. Interrogates Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich". The painting showcases the raw emotions between father and son during this tumultuous period. Alexei Petrovich, heir to the Russian throne from 1690 to 1718, was accused of conspiring against his own father and faced a death sentence for rebellion. In this scene set within the grandeur of Peterhof Palace, we witness Peter the Great's fury as he confronts his son with piercing eyes filled with anger and disappointment. The tension is palpable within the walls of this regal interior. Nikolay Ge's masterful use of oil paints brings depth and intensity to every brushstroke, capturing not only the physical likeness but also conveying an array of emotions through color and composition. Today, this powerful piece resides in Moscow's State Tretyakov Gallery where it continues to captivate viewers with its historical significance and artistic brilliance. It serves as a reminder of the complexities that lie within family dynamics and power struggles throughout history.
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