Artwork
Girl with peaches
Girl with peaches is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Valentin Serov. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Overview
Girl with Peaches is an oil painting created by Russian artist Valentin Serov in 1887. It is a portrait of a young girl seated at a table, surrounded by peaches and domestic furnishings.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dark-haired girl in a pink dress, lost in thought as she holds a peach. Her calm demeanor and distant gaze evoke a sense of serenity and introspection.
Technique & Style
Serov's use of oil paint captures the soft, natural light entering through the window, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Although his style shares similarities with French Impressionism, it was developed independently of their influence.
History & Provenance
The painting was executed in 1887 and is considered one of Serov's most significant works. It was created before Serov became acquainted with the work of French Impressionists.
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Artist
Valentin Alexandrovich Serov (Russian: Валентин Александрович Серов; 19 January 1865 – 5 December 1911) was a Russian painter and draughtsman during the Belle Époque, active in St.
