Сенокос is a 1823 oil by Alexey Venetsianov, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This painting depicts a woman sitting on the ground, breastfeeding a baby. She wears a red headscarf and a white blouse with blue straps, paired with a long blue skirt. The baby is dressed in a white shirt. To her left stands a young girl, clad in a white shirt and blue headscarf, holding a small object. In the background, several people are visible, along with trees and a blue sky. The scene appears to be set in a rural area, with the woman and children situated near a field or meadow. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of warmth and intimacy, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the life and creations of Alexey Venetsianov.
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.
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