Artwork
Крестьянская девушка за вышиванием
Крестьянская девушка за вышиванием is an oil painting by Alexey Venetsianov. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The 1843 oil painting 'Крестьянская девушка за вышиванием' (Peasant Girl Sewing) is a work by Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov, a Russian artist known for depicting everyday rural life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a young peasant woman engaged in traditional needlework, her serious expression and traditional attire conveying a sense of simplicity and cultural heritage.
Technique & Style
Venetsianov's use of earthy tones and a simple composition creates a sense of authenticity, while the contrast between light and dark areas adds depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection, representing Venetsianov's broader oeuvre of genre scenes that capture rural life in early 19th-century Russia.
Artist & collection
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.
