Voronezh Regional Art Museum. I.N. Kramskoy presents a virtual exhibition “Eternal Femininity. Female image in Russian painting of the XVIII-XX centuries “.

For centuries, women invariably inspired poets, musicians, artists to create the greatest works of art. The theme of women has always occupied a special place in the visual arts. Each epoch has its own ideal of a woman, female beauty, which is reflected in the portrait painting of Russian artists of different eras.

Female portrait is one of the most beloved genres in the works of all portrait painters. They are inspired and glorify in their creations the beauty, spirituality, various features of female characters and the appearance of a woman.

Works of the museum collection acquaint with the best examples of portrait painting presented by the works of Karl Bryullov, Vasily Tropinin, Vladimir Hau, Ivan Kramsky, Konstantin Makovsky, Elena Kiseleva, Pavel Shmarov, Alexander Buchkuri, Konstantin Korovin, Valentin Serov, Vasiliy Krivoruchko, Mikhail Likhachev and a The gallery of images is opened by works of the 18th century, completed by works of the 60-80s of the 20th century. The virtual exhibition enhances interest in the cultural heritage, introduces rare museum pieces that are not represented in the permanent exhibition of the museum.