Artwork
Peasant woman
Peasant woman is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Nikolai Dmitriyevich Kuznetsov. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Art Museum of Ukraine.
About this work
Overview
Nikolai Dmitriyevich Kuznetsov's 'Peasant Woman' is a 1890 painting that exemplifies the artist's work within the Realist tradition. It is part of the National Art Museum of Ukraine's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a barefoot peasant woman standing in a field of wildflowers, lost in thought. Her downward gaze and contemplative posture convey a sense of serenity and peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Kuznetsov's use of color and composition creates depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer into the scene. The contrast between the woman's red dress and the surrounding landscape is notable.
History & Provenance
Created in 1890 by a founding member of the Partnership of South-Russian Artists, 'Peasant Woman' reflects Kuznetsov's focus on everyday life and genre scenes during the late Tsarist period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nikolai Dmitriyevich Kuznetsov
Nikolai Dmitriyevich Kuznetsov (Russian: Никола́й Дми́триевич Кузнецо́в; 14 December 1850 – 2 March 1929) was a Russian Realist painter, active in Odessa during Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II's reigns and then in…
