Konstantin Gorbatov’s masterwork The Invisible City of Kitezh… A well-known and unforgettable image, this composition is unique in Gorbatov’s oeuvre and combines folklore with the artist’s observations of life on the Volga. The legend of Kitezh originates from the early thirteenth century when Iurii II of Vladimir founded the city on the banks of the … Continue reading Konstantin Gorbatov: The Invisible City of Kitezh