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Artemy Ober. 1843–1917. To the 100th Anniversary of His Death

A. L. Ober. Tiger and Sepoy. 1901. Toned plaster
7 December 2017—12 February 2018

The first monographic exhibition of one of the major Russian sculptors of animals of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Artemy Ober, presents a comprehensive collection of his works, acquired by the Russian Museum from his widow, N. F. Ober, in 1935. The exhibition will also include works from other collections. One-of-a-kind wax and terracotta maquettes, bronze sculptures, medals, vases, and drawings make up an extensive and substantial display of 87 items. A friend of A. N. Benois and K. A. Somov, an active member of the Mir Iskusstva Society, A. L. Ober was captured in many sketches by these artists, the most exciting of which are included in the exhibition. 

A. L. Ober. Greyhound with Fox. 1881. Bronze. A. L. Ober. Greyhound with Fox. 1879. Paper, pencil. A. L. Ober. Polar Bear. 1898. Toned plaster A. L. Ober. Chimpanzee. 1898. Toned plaster.

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From Orest Kiprensky to Pavel Fedotov. Drawings and Watercolours of the First Half of the 19th Century

From Orest Kiprensky to Pavel Fedotov. Drawings and Watercolours of the First Half of the 19th Century

12 October 2023—12 February 2024

The exhibition From Orest Kiprensky to Pavel Fedotov, introduces viewers to some of the finest early 19th-century drawings and watercolours from the museum’s holdings.

Picture Books. 1920s–1980s

Picture Books. 1920s–1980s

22 September 2023—15 January 2024

More than one hundred sheets of original illustrations and covers for children’s books presented at the exhibition form only a small part of the comprehensive collection of book graphics of the Russian Museum.

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Virtual tour of the museum complex. 2009 (Rus., Eng., Ger., Fin.)

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