Artwork
Сенокос
Сенокос is an oil painting by Alexey Venetsianov. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Overview
Сенокос is a painting created by Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov around 1823 using oil paint. It is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a breastfeeding woman, accompanied by a young girl and set against a rural backdrop of people, trees, and a blue sky. The scene conveys a sense of warmth and intimacy, focusing on everyday life and rural labor.
Technique & Style
Venetsianov's use of color and composition emphasizes the central figures, creating a sense of closeness. The woman wears a red headscarf, white blouse, and blue skirt, while the child and young girl are dressed in simple, muted attire.
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Artist
Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov (Russian: Алексей Гаврилович Венецианов; 18 February 1780 – 16 December 1847) was a Russian painter, renowned for his paintings devoted to peasant life and ordinary people.
