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The 25 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Mikhail Vrubel · 1856 – 1910

Seated Demon, 1890, Mikhail Vrubel

1890 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 212 x 115 cm

A figure in blue sits with clasped hands, rendered with crystalline, mosaic-like brushstrokes.

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Art Movement: Symbolism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Swan Princess

Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A woman's form dissolves into pearlescent feathers through mosaic-like palette knife strokes, capturing a melancholic moment of metamorphosis.

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Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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The Seated Demon by Mikhail Vrubel

A contemplative figure sits against a scarlet sunset and dark mountains, rendered in crystalline, mosaic-like strokes with a painting knife.

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Art Movement: Symbolism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Swan-Princess, Mikhail Vrubel

1904 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 143 x 94 cm

Experience the mystical Symbolism of Vrubel's Swan-Princess (1904), a dreamlike vision of Russian folklore; discover this masterpiece reproduction today.

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Art Movement: Symbolist Movement

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Persian Prince by Mikhail Vrubel, 1886

1886 · original 24 x 16 cm

A man in red and gold holds a large scroll amidst a crowd, rendered with mosaic-like strokes.

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Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Mikhail Vrubel, Hamlet and Ophelia (1883)

1883

A hauntingly ethereal Symbolist watercolor by Mikhail Vrubel capturing the melancholic beauty of Shakespeare's Hamlet and Ophelia through soft tones and intimate detail, perfect for collectors seeking timeless Russian art.

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Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Mermaid (1891) by Mikhail Vrubel

1891

A melancholic figure reclines among lily pads in a dreamlike, monochromatic Art Nouveau scene.

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Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Flight of Faust and Mephisto by Mikhail Vrubel, 1886

1886

Faust and Mephistopheles mounted on horses fly over a sleeping town in this dramatic oil painting.

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Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Sadko, Mikhail Vrubel

1899

A folk hero surrounded by musicians and nature, where birds and fish dance amidst a dramatic, jewel-toned scene of Russian legend.

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Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Red Azaleas, 1886, Mikhail Vrubel

1886 · original 24 x 15 cm

Vibrant red flowers with pinkish hues bloom among green leaves in this textured watercolor from 1886.

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Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Head of Demon with mountains, Mikhail Vrubel

1890 · Tereshchenko Museum, Kiev

A hauntingly intense portrait of a demonic figure by Russian Symbolist master Mikhail Vrubel captures an unsettling gaze through expressive brushwork, inviting you to explore this evocative masterpiece of the Art Nouveau era.

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Art Movement: Symbolism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Demon and Angel with Tamara's Soul (1891)

1891

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Art Movement: Symbolism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Eastern dance by Mikhail Vrubel, 1887

1887

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Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Catania. Sicily.

1894

Art Movement: Realism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Head of Demon

Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Anna Karenina meets her son

1878

Mikhail Vrubel’s 1878 engraving ‘Anna Karenina meets her son’ captures a poignant moment of familial connection in a richly detailed, monochromatic style. Explore Symbolist art.

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Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Mikhail Vrubel, Self Portrait (1880)

1880

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Art Movement: Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Mikhail Vrubel: Lady in furs

1880

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Art Movement: Realism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Salieri pours poison into a Mozart's glass by Mikhail Vrubel, 1884

1884

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Art Movement: Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Hamlet and Ophelia (1884)

1884

Explore Mikhail Vrubel’s haunting "Hamlet & Ophelia" (1884). A Symbolist masterpiece in oil, showcasing expressive realism & melancholic beauty. Discover Russian art history.

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Art Movement: Symbolism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Karibeevich (1891) by Mikhail Vrubel

1891

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Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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The Flying Demon by Mikhail Vrubel, 1890

1890

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Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Mikhail Vrubel, Demon looking to the valley (1891)

1891

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Art Movement: Symbolism

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Popularity: No. 23 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Demon by the walls of monastery (1891) by Mikhail Vrubel

1891

Explore Mikhail Vrubel’s ‘Demon by the Walls of Monastery’ – a haunting Symbolist masterpiece. Dramatic, melancholic & richly detailed, this 1891 artwork evokes spirituality and decay.

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Art Movement: Symbolism

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Popularity: No. 24 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Demon looking (1891) by Mikhail Vrubel

1891

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Art Movement: Symbolism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 211 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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The artist

Mikhail Vrubel

1856 – 1910

Quick facts

Creative periodsmature period, late medieval
Top-ranked workSeated Demon
Vibemystical
Corpus themesrussian folklore themes, symbolist mysticism, russian folklore, symbolist introspection, symbolism and art nouveau
Born1856, Omsk, Russia
Typical colorsespresso
Art period19th Century
Movementssymbolism

Biography

The Early Years and the Academy

Mikhail Aleksandrovich Vrubel was born in Omsk, Russia. His upbringing was shaped by a family with noble roots and a father who served in the military. Though he eventually graduated from the faculty of law at St. Petersburg University in 1880, his focus remained on the canvas. He entered the Imperial Academy of Arts to study under Pavel Chistyakov, where he began to develop a style that felt different from the traditional realism of his peers. His early training was marked by a specific way of seeing, one that favored an idiosyncratic approach to form and line.

In 1884, a significant shift occurred when he was commissioned to recreate the 12th-century murals and mosaics in the St. Cyril's Church of Kiev. This work required him to look closely at medieval Christian art. His time spent studying these ancient works, including trips to Venice, changed his palette. He began to use strong, saturated tones that reminded observers of precious stones, moving away from the muted colors of the academic tradition.

The Language of Symbolism

Vrubel’s work often occupied the space between the physical world and the realm of myth. He was drawn to the textures of Persian carpets and the patterns of Oriental art, which he translated into his paintings through a technique that imitated the look of mosaic tesserae. This method involved using a painting knife to apply bold, flat strokes, creating sharp, faceted edges. This approach gave his surfaces a crystalline quality, as if the oil paint itself were made of stained glass or gemstones.

His fascination with folklore and the supernatural is most visible in his depictions of mythical figures. His paintings often explored themes of isolation and longing. Some of his most discussed works include:

The Seated Demon (1890)
The Swan Princess (1904)
Pan (1899)
Lilacs (1900)

In these pieces, he did not aim for strict realism. Instead, he used decorative space and unusual forms to capture a sense of spiritual or psychological depth. His collaboration with the opera singer Nadezhda Zabela-Vrubel also influenced his output, leading him to design stage sets and costumes that expanded his reach into the theatrical arts.

Later Life and Legacy

The later years of Vrubel's life were marked by personal struggle. A severe nervous breakdown in 1906, complicated by illness, forced him to stop painting. He spent his final years in a psychiatric clinic before passing away in 1910. Despite the difficulty of his final decade, his influence on Russian Symbolism and Art Nouveau remains a central part of the history of modern art. He helped pave the way for the avant-garde movements that followed, moving the focus of Russian painting toward a more expressive and modernist idiom.

Questions & Answers

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Mikhail Vrubel was born in Omsk, in Russia.

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By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

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