Vasily Vereshchagin. (№ 322405)

Quote Explanation: The most famous of his that is a kind of business card of the painter – thousandfold publicized in magazines, textbooks and books on art "Apotheosis of war" - can also be attributed to the battle, or rather post-battle paintings. On the frame the inscription: "Dedicated to all great conquerors, past, present and future". The painting depicts a pyramid of human skulls on the background of ruined cities and charred trees, among the hot steppes; around the pyramid hovering crows. All details of the picture, including the yellow color paintings, symbolizing death and destruction. Clear blue sky emphasizes the deadness of the picture. The idea of "Apotheosis of war" also vividly Express the scars from swords and holes from the arrows on the turtles.