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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

Swan-Princess

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.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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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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Popularity: No. 2 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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The Seated Demon

A hauntingly beautiful symbolist masterpiece featuring a contemplative demonic figure by Mikhail Vrubel, this 1890 oil painting captures an aura of mystery that invites you to explore its profound mystical depths.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Head of Demon with mountains

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.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Seated Deamon

1890 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 114 x 211 cm

Witness the haunting beauty of Mikhail Vrubel's 'The Demon Seated,' a Symbolist masterpiece depicting a tormented figure amidst swirling colors and intricate details. Explore its rich symbolism and artistic legacy.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Neapolitan night

1891 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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Popularity: No. 6 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Nadezhda Zabela-Vrubel as Princess Volkhova

1898

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Popularity: No. 7 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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The Six Winged Seraph

1904 · original 131 x 155 cm

Explore Mikhail Vrubel’s ‘The Six Winged Seraph,’ a haunting Symbolist masterpiece. Dark hues, fragmented forms & impasto evoke anxiety & isolation. A unique 1904 artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Seated Demon

1890 · original 212 x 115 cm

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Popularity: No. 9 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Mikula Selianinovich and Volha

1899

Explore Mikhail Vrubel’s ‘Mikula Selianinovich and Volha,’ a stunning 1899 mosaic fireplace surround. Art Nouveau & Byzantine influences create an opulent, surreal masterpiece of mythical figures & celestial beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Princess Volhova

1900

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Popularity: No. 11 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Tamara and the Demon

1890 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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Popularity: No. 12 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Eastern Tale

1886

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Popularity: No. 13 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Peacock

1901

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Popularity: No. 14 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Fallen Demon

1901 · original 21 x 30 cm

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Popularity: No. 15 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Portrait of a Girl against a Persian Carpet

1886

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Popularity: No. 16 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Swan

1901

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Popularity: No. 17 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Romeo and Juliet

1896

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Popularity: No. 18 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Persian Prince

1886 · original 24 x 16 cm

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Popularity: No. 19 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Portrait of Savva Mamontov

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Mizgir

1900

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Popularity: No. 21 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Lilac

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Popularity: No. 22 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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Vase

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Popularity: No. 23 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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The Virgin and Child

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Popularity: No. 24 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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The Bogatyr (Hero)

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Popularity: No. 25 of 212 artworks by Mikhail Vrubel
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The artist

Mikhail Vrubel

1856 – 1910

Quick facts

Creative periodsmature period, late medieval
Top-ranked workSwan-Princess
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.

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By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

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