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A Fairy Tale, Part III (Triptych) Altar (1909) Angel (1904-5)
Angel- Prelude Aquarius Capricorn
Castle Fairy Tale City Morning I (1905-6) Creation II
Creation of the World Creation of the World II Creation of the World III
Creation of the World IV Crosses of Zemaitija

These traditional carvings adorn many rural areas of Lithuania. They are originally derived from early Lithuanian folk (pagan) religion, and were adapted to the Christian era after Lithuania was Christianized. Day and Night I - "Day"
   
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Description: These are some of the most famous works of M.K. Ciurlionis. His style could be called symbolist though there is discussion in the art world with some calling it impressionistic. It almost always includes metaphysical expressions of spirituality mostly derived from traditional Lithuanian folk tradition. His paintings are almost all done in tempera on very fragile media.During the 20th Century his entire collection was nationalized by Stalin and is now housed in the M.K. Ciurlionis Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Location: M.K. Ciurlionis Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania