ENIGMATIC PROBLEMS OF TARAS SHEVCHENKO`S WATERCOLOR “TSARSKY GARDEN” (THE CREATION AND BEING HISTORY)

Abstract

The article examined the possible existence of the watercolor “Tsarsky garden” made by Taras Shevchenko in summer 1846 in Kyiv. It is mentioned in his own letters, in letters addressed to Shevchenko and in documents linked with his arrest as well. There is a theory that this watercolor on which is displayed the panorama of Old Kyiv was executed by the artist indeed and even in variants. The landscape had changed in 1853, so no one could make a copy without having access to the original work. In addition the intimate episode from the poet`s life related to the Tsarsky garden, is reflected by the writer in his novel “The Twins”, written later while being in exile. Although some nuances require additional research, іt is believed that original work has been preserved in a private collection, and has been used to make a copy, that was offered for purchase to the National Taras Shevchenko museum in 2002. 

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