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Who painted it?

Who painted “Portrait of Savva Mamontov”?

“Portrait of Savva Mamontov” was painted by Mikhail Vrubel in 1897. Where to see it: Tretyakov Gallery.

Symbolism

What to look for

Mikhail Vrubel: crystalline, faceted brushwork like mosaic or stained glass, deep blues and purples, demons and fairy-tale figures.

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More by Mikhail Vrubel

• “The Demon Seated”, 1890
• “The Swan Princess”, 1900
• “Pan”, 1899
• “The Demon Downcast”, 1902
• “The Princess of the Dream”, 1896
• “The Flying Demon”, 1899
• “Tamara and Demon”, 1891
• “The Mother of God with the child (Vrubel)”, 1885