Artwork
Moscow tavern
Moscow tavern is an oil painting by the Realist artist Boris Kustodiev. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Moscow tavern is a 1916 oil painting by Boris Kustodiev, a Russian Modernist painter and stage designer, now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a warm, lively scene within a Moscow tavern, focusing on everyday life through the depiction of people socializing around a table.
Technique & Style
Executed in a straightforward Realist style, the work features rich colors, bold brushstrokes, and employs chiaroscuro to create depth, characteristic of Kustodiev's approach.
History & Provenance
Created in 1916, the painting is held in the Tretyakov Gallery, reflecting its significance within Russian Modernist art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Boris Mikhaylovich Kustodiev (Russian: Борис Михайлович Кустодиев; 7 March 1878 – 28 May 1927) was a Russian painter, draughtsman, and stage designer during the Modernist period.
