Peter the Great

Valentin Serov · 1907

Why it's great

Tsar Peter the Great strides ahead so fast that his courtiers struggle to keep up in this lively painting, which shows his energy and force of will. Valentin Serov painted it in 1907.

🏛️ Part of history

Peter the Great & Russia Turns West (1682–1725) — Tsar Peter the Great strides ahead so fast that his courtiers struggle to keep up in this lively painting, which shows his energy and force of will.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,500 × 1,053 px · 1.6 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

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About the artist

Valentin Serov

1865–1911 · born in Saint Petersburg · died in Moscow

Valentin Serov was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to a musical family. He studied under Repin and became Russia's most sought-after portrait painter, painting writers, musicians, and even the tsar. He lived mostly in Moscow. His portraits are admired for being fresh, sunny and natural.