The Peddler
Vladimir Egorovich Makovsky
key Notes:
Genre Scene, Social Realism
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Dimensions:
10 x 5 3/4 in. (25.4 x 14.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"The Peddler," created by Vladimir Egorovich Makovsky in 1880, depicts a street vendor engaging with a young girl, capturing the everyday life and social dynamics of 19th-century Russia. The painting is notable for its realistic portrayal of characters and attention to detail, characteristic of Makovsky's focus on genre scenes and the human experience.
Description of the work:
"The Peddler" by Vladimir Egorovich Makovsky, created in 1880, depicts a scene of a traveling merchant engaging with a group of children, showcasing the artist's attention to detail and the warmth of human interaction. The use of oil on wood allows for rich color saturation and texture, enhancing the realism of the figures and the surrounding environment.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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