Artwork
Первые шаги (Крестьянка с ребёнком)
Первые шаги (Крестьянка с ребёнком) is an oil painting by Alexey Venetsianov. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The painting Первые шаги (Крестьянка с ребёнком), created by Alexey Venetsianov around 1823, is an oil-on-canvas work depicting a tender moment between a woman and child.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a kneeling woman in a white headscarf and green dress interacting with a child in a pink dress, conveying a sense of quiet intimacy. The woman's action and the child's response suggest a nurturing relationship.
Technique & Style
Venetsianov's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, drawing attention to the central figures against a dark background. This technique highlights the emotional connection between the woman and child.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Tretyakov Gallery collection and represents Venetsianov's focus on rural subjects and everyday scenes characteristic of early 19th-century Russian art.
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.
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