Artwork
Wanderer by Vasily Perov
Wanderer by Vasily Perov is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Unknown. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery. Wanderer is a painting by Vasily Perov, depicting an elderly man with a worn appearance.
About this work
Overview
Wanderer is a painting by Vasily Perov, depicting an elderly man with a worn appearance.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown with a long white beard and hair, dressed in a worn brown coat, carrying a large bag and holding a walking stick, suggesting a life of travel and hardship. The man's weathered features convey a narrative of a life well-lived.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of color and texture adds depth and dimension to the painting, highlighting the subject's intricate facial details and worn appearance.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Tretyakov Gallery.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
