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In the Ploughed Field: Spring
In the Ploughed Field: Spring is an oil painting by Alexey Venetsianov. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Overview
In the Ploughed Field: Spring is an oil painting by Alexey Venetsianov, created in the early 19th century. It is a representative work of the artist's oeuvre and is now held in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a peasant mother guiding horses with a harrow while attending to her child seated near the furrows, offering a glimpse into rural life during spring.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in oil paint, a medium that allows for layering and blending. The artist's use of glazing, a technique involving thin, transparent layers, may have contributed to the painting's visual qualities.
History & Provenance
The painting has been part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection since 1893, indicating its significance in Russian art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov (Russian: Алексей Гаврилович Венецианов; 18 February 1780 – 16 December 1847) was a Russian painter, renowned for his paintings devoted to peasant life and ordinary people.
