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Igor Grabar Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Igor Grabar our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Igor Grabar · 1871 – 1960

Group Portrait with Cornflowers

1914 · original 142 x 142 cm

Two women converse amidst blue cornflowers in this 1914 portrait by Igor Grabar. Shop this exquisite hand-painted reproduction today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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September Snow

1903 · original 79 x 89 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Red Aplles on Blue Tablecloth

1920 · original 82 x 82 cm

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Popularity: No. 3 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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A stunning Post-Impressionist oil painting by Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar featuring a dreamlike woman surrounded by vibrant flowers, offering a beautiful way to bring timeless artistic elegance into your home.

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Popularity: No. 4 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Oaks

1923 · original 100 x 134 cm

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Popularity: No. 5 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Portrait of Sergei Prokofiev

1941 · original 80 x 102 cm

Portrait of Sergei Prokofiev by Igor Grabar (1941). A captivating Post-Impressionist oil painting showcasing the composer's dedication. Explore this intimate & textured artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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In the Garden. Delphiniums

1947 · original 79 x 102 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Portrait of the Daughter

1938 · original 80 x 80 cm

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Popularity: No. 8 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Spring Flow

1904 · original 70 x 89 cm

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Popularity: No. 9 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Portrait of the Academician Alexei Nikolaevish Bach

1939

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Popularity: No. 10 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Carousel

1925

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Popularity: No. 11 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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On the Lake

1926 · original 75 x 88 cm

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Popularity: No. 12 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Still Life with Pears

1922 · original 59 x 52 cm

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Popularity: No. 13 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Sleet

1905

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Popularity: No. 14 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Samovar

1905 · original 80 x 80 cm

A cozy Post-Impressionist scene featuring a woman with a samovar by Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar captures intimate warmth through masterful divisionist techniques, inviting you to bring this timeless masterpiece home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Lilacs and Forget-Me-Nots

1905 · original 80 x 80 cm

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Popularity: No. 16 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Portrait of S.Churakov

1954

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Popularity: No. 17 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Lenin in Working Cabinet

1933

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Abramtsevo. Wattle

1944 · original 64 x 80 cm

A serene Socialist Realist landscape featuring a sunlit grassy field and wooden fence by Russian master Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar, offering a peaceful glimpse into 1944 that you can bring to your own collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Turkestan Apples

1920

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Popularity: No. 20 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Lady by Piano

1899

Discover 'Lady by Piano' (1899) by Igor Grabar – a captivating Impressionistic painting of quiet contemplation. Loose brushstrokes & atmospheric lighting evoke intimacy. A beautiful piece for art collectors.

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Popularity: No. 21 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Spring Breeze

1905 · original 79 x 79 cm

Experience 'Spring Breeze' by Igor Grabar, a captivating Post-Impressionist painting of a serene bedroom scene with divisionist technique and a cozy piano. Discover this beautiful artwork and bring its timeless charm into your space.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Portrait of Lo Gatto Ettore

1932

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Popularity: No. 23 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Portrait of Goldenveizer

1940 · original 100 x 125 cm

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Popularity: No. 24 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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Portrait of N.D.Zelinsky

1935 · original 87 x 95 cm

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Popularity: No. 25 of 180 artworks by Igor Grabar
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The artist

Igor Grabar

1871 – 1960

Quick facts

Lifespan89 years
Creative periodsmature period
Died1960
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Corpus themesdivisionism, russian landscape tradition, divisionist landscape, modernizing tretyakov, impressionist light & color
Topics exploredforests, portraits, winter, buildings, men
Top-ranked workGroup Portrait with Cornflowers
Typical colorsneutrals, earthy

Biography

Early Life, Family and Academic Training

Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar was born on March 25, 1871, in Budapest, Hungary. His father, Emmanuil Hrabar, was an ethnic Rusyn lawyer and politician. The family's ties to Russian culture remained a constant presence. After attending high school in Yegoryevsk, Igor moved to Moscow to enroll in Mikhail Katkov's boarding school. It was during these years that his interest in drawing began to take shape.

His formal training followed a path through several major European art centers. In 1894, he entered the Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg, where he studied under Ilya Repin. This period of study was followed by a move to Munich. There, he worked in the studio of Anton Ažbe. His education was not limited to painting alone; he also completed an architecture course at the Munich Polytechnic School under F. von Thiersch.

Artistic Career and Professional Roles

His life moved between the studio and the administrative halls of Russia's most important institutions. In 1913, he was appointed executive director of the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. This role evolved as the political landscape shifted, and he eventually served as the Head of the State Tretyakov Gallery from 1918 to 1925. His work was not limited to the canvas; he was a publisher, a restorer, and a historian of art who sought to organize and preserve the visual history of his country.

The academic world provided another significant setting for his work. In 1921, he held a position as a professor of art restoration at Moscow State University. His influence in the university continued as a professor of art history. Beyond the classroom, he took on the responsibility of directing the Scientific Research Institute of Art History at the Academy of Sciences. His administrative reach extended to the highest levels of the state when he was named the Director of the All-Russian Academy of Arts in 1943.

Technique and Artistic Style

Between 1903 and 1907, his brushwork took on a specific, rhythmic quality. He often worked with a divisionist technique that moved toward pointillism, applying color in small, distinct strokes to build up a surface. This approach allowed him to capture the way light shifts across a landscape. He was known to paint directly from nature, often bypassing the habit of making preparatory sketches or drawings before touching the canvas. This immediacy gives his work a sense of direct observation.

His palette relied on bold colors to define form and atmosphere. This was particularly evident in his renditions of snow, where he managed to capture its changing textures and light through careful application of pigment. While his work shows an affiliation with the Jugendstil movement, his focus remained on the physical properties of his subjects. He looked closely at how light interacts with the environment, whether in a garden or a quiet interior.

Key Works and Notable Paintings

His brush often turned toward the quiet rhythms of the landscape and the subtle shifts of light. In September Snow, painted about 1903, there is a specific focus on how the season settles over the land. This interest in the natural world is seen again in Spring Flow, from about 1904, and in Landscape with a Haystack. He had a particular way of rendering snow, capturing its texture and the way it sits upon the earth. His 1904 work, Pavilion in Kuzminki, shows a similar attention to the environment and the way structures sit within a setting.

Beyond the outdoors, he looked closely at the objects and people that defined a moment. The Embroideress acts as a clear example of the realist style, focusing on the precision of the subject. In Going to Work, he captures the daily life of the Russian people, finding meaning in the ordinary movements of a workday. His domestic scenes often centered on small, still moments, such as Samovar from 1905, or the quiet presence of a Lady by Piano, which he painted about 1899.

Lady by Piano, about 1899
September Snow, about 1903
Spring Flow, about 1904
Pavilion in Kuzminki, about 1904
Samovar, 1905

Legacy and Later Life

The later years of his life were spent deeply embedded in the preservation of the past. He managed art-restoration workshops during two distinct periods, from 1918 to 1930 and again from 1944 to 1960. These years were spent overseeing the careful handling of historical works and the technical needs of art conservation. He remained at the top of the Soviet art establishment until his death on May 16, 1960.

His influence persisted through the decades, leaving a mark on the way art was studied and maintained. His work continues to be a point of interest for artists and art enthusiasts who study the technical nuances of his era. He lived through significant shifts in the landscape of Russian art, maintaining his position within its institutional framework until the end of his life.

Where to See His Works Today

His paintings can be found in several major collections across Russia and Ukraine. In Moscow, the Tretyakov Gallery holds his work, reflecting his long association with the institution. The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts also features his pieces, alongside the collections of the State Russian Museum. These spaces house various studies of light and landscape that define his career.

Beyond the capital, his presence is felt in other regional institutions. The Novokuznetsk Art Museum in Russia maintains a collection of his works. In Ukraine, the Museo Kharkov Museum of Art features his paintings, preserving his contribution to the era's visual history. Seeing his work in these different settings allows for a closer look at how he handled color and texture in varied environments.

Lady by Piano
September Snow
Spring Flow
Pavilion in Kuzminki
Samovar
Sleet

Questions & Answers

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Igor Grabar's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

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Every work by Igor Grabar on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

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The Subject Atlas of Igor Grabar is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

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