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![]() S. Brusilov 2004 Forest Flowers This showcase of Russian Realist painting, which has earned the admiration of Kugach and countless other artists, art collectors and art investors, is Lazare Gallery. Located in rural Charles City County, Virginia, far from the capitals of the fashionable art world, Lazare Gallery is nonetheless the epicenter of the West's discovery of the surpassing beauty of Russian Realism. Centered in Moscow, the Moscow School of Russian Realism has become one of the art world's most attractive investments for good reason. Representational rather than abstract, its landscapes, genre paintings and portraits possess enduring appeal. Adhering to the most exacting standards of Old World masters, Russian Realist painters have produced, beginning in the 1870s and continuing to this day, a body of work unsurpassed for technical virtuosity, an elegant color palette and a subject matter as powerful as the Russian soul it expresses. "Lazare Gallery has established itself as the West's foremost repository of works from the Moscow School of Russian Realism." The paintings are housed in an inviting, 6,300-square-foot gallery and studio in a gracious, wooded setting on the banks of Virginia's historic James River, reachable by car or by boat. A cottage on the grounds, beside a small pond, accommodates overnight guests. A warm, welcoming, and well-informed staff, including gallery owners John and Kathy Wurdeman, are eager to share their intimate knowledge of and enthusiasm for the collection. ![]() S. Smirnova 2004 Bathing You can experience this remarkable collection and explore the fascinating possibilities of investment in Russian Realist art by attending one of the gallery's select events and exhibitions or by scheduling a private tour. The Wurdemans can arrange to have you met at the Richmond International Airport, just 30 minutes from the gallery. A warm welcome to Lazare Gallery! ![]() G. Korolev 1954 Cottage A visit to retreat-like Lazare Gallery affords art lovers a unique opportunity to enjoy great paintings with gracious hosts eager to share their intimate knowledge of the collection they have assembled during their many visits to Russia. ![]() M. Kugach 2001 Birch Trees by the River The Wurdemans look forward to your visit. ![]() Virginia Living Magazine, April 2017, Pages 19 and 21 — In the Oeuvre Distinction Magazine, August 2014 — A Road to Russia The Tretyakov Gallery Magazine, #1 2013 (38) — Russian Realism in an American Land Outdoor Painter, July 2012 — Russian-American Art Summit Fine Art Connoisseur, Jan/Feb 2009 — A Family's Story Parallels Russia's Fine Art Connoisseur, Jan/Feb 2009 — The Merriman Collection Photos of Kugach Openings, Jan 09 — Russian Embassy & AUM Photos Art & Antiques Magazine- Collector's Sourcebook, Oct 2007 — ARTISTIC SEARCH FOR PERFECTION Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, Feb 2006 — WHY IS RUSSIAN ART HOT? Home & Design Magazine, Fall 2005 — OUT OF RUSSIA ![]() Wall Street Journal, August 2014 |