Abstract
Ilya Repin wrote, “Matejko had a great national soul, he could as a painter express his love to his compatriots boldly and just to the point”. This statement can be attached to Surikov’s creative activity as well. Unfortunately, the researchers of Surikov’s works have to realize that painter’s secluded lifestyle obviously led to an insufficient number of letters and memoirs. The information on the Polish artist Jan Matejko is more extensive though he also was a recluse in his life. The author of the article pays special attention to Italy, and its role in private and artistic life of Surikov and Matejko. Both represented Slavonic culture, both were adherents to historical painting, and, moreover, had much in common as for their tempers, existential and creative principles.
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