First Russian Travelling Art Exhibition by Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin. Short summary

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The author praises the idea of a traveling exhibition. Now art will not be concentrated in St. Petersburg and Moscow. The author visited the exhibition and praises the works of N. Ge, G. Myasoedov, V. Perov and others.

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The author of the review was jubilant about the idea of some St. Petersburg and Moscow artists to travel through the cities of Russia with an exhibition of their works. By doing so, art would cease to be an advantage to the metropolitan public. The author believes good that the paintings will be introduced to all estates, including the peasants.

Reflections on the impact of art on people. The hearts of the provincial philistines should soften. Of course, this will be a slow process.

The author himself visited the exhibition and gives an idea of some of its exhibits. He was struck by the picture of N. Ge «Peter I interrogates his son. The reviewer liked the restraint of the characters, from which one can judge the family drama. Real art is different from cheap popular prints, because it makes the viewer think.

The author appreciates the works of G. Myasoedov, Kramskoi, Perov, Savrasov.