Peredvizhniki
The Peredvizhniki, also known as the Wanderers or Itinerants, were a group of Russian realist artists who emerged in the 1860s and 1870s. Dissatisfied with the rigid academic traditions of the Imperial Academy of Arts, they sought to bring art closer to the people and to depict the realities of Russian life. Their name derives from their exhibition society, established in 1870, which organized traveling exhibitions throughout Russia, reaching audiences in provincial towns and cities that had limited access to art.
The Peredvizhniki rejected the idealized subjects favored by the Academy, such as mythology and historical scenes.
The group's art was characterized by its naturalism, emotional depth, and often critical perspective on society.