Elena Gorbantsova
FOREST PATH
2007

About the Item

FOREST PATH Elena Gorbatsova, born in 1980, in the Tambov Region of Russia, was recognized for her extraordinary talent as a young child. At the age of 16, she was admitted to the prestigious Surikov Art Institute and graduated ‘cum laude’ based upon her studies of the famous school of 19th Century Russian painters known as “The Wanderers”. During Elena’s journey to the remote Ural Mountains she produced a series of large format landscapes, including Forest Path, reflecting the influence of the great academic landscape painter, Ivan Shishkin. Her paintings are now in the major museum collections of Russia and in private collections throughout United States, England and Germany. Since 1995, the Pushkin Gallery has been representing exceptional works from the period of postwar Soviet Union up until 2014 when Russia invaded Crimea, at which time cultural exchange largely came to an end. Kenneth Pushkin comments, "the paintings in this collection are rare and among the most significant examples of painting from this period - and they are beautiful. It’s notable that the highest-level works from this period have all but disappeared - acquired by museums or hidden in private collections. We offer collectors the opportunity to acquire gorgeous works of art that resonate with history at a very reasonable price.” In 2000, the Pushkin Gallery moved to a 300-year-old restored hacienda in the world-renowned art center of Santa Fe, New Mexico, where the unique gallery became a must-see destination for art lovers. Visitors commented that the Pushkin Gallery was like a museum. "Perhaps, it's because we disseminate knowledge," remarked Kenneth. With best-of-class curation and gallery practices, Pushkin Gallery became one of the most recognized purveyors of Russian art in the U.S. Since the inception of the Pushkin Gallery, over 30 years ago, many of the most important and beautiful paintings have been retained in a privately held collection and never shown publicly. Now for the first time, these reserved paintings are being selectively presented.

Creator:

Elena Gorbantsova (1962, Russian)

Creation Year:

2007

Dimensions:

Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 59 in (149.86 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)

More Editions & Sizes:

original workPrice: $18,000

Medium:

Oil

Movement & Style:

Realist