1823
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Первые шаги (Крестьянка с ребёнком) is a 1823 oil by Alexey Venetsianov, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This painting depicts a woman kneeling on the floor, with a child standing beside her. The woman is dressed in a white headscarf and a green dress, while the child wears a pink dress. The background of the painting is dark, with a few objects visible in the shadows. The woman appears to be interacting with the child, possibly offering it something. The child is reaching out towards the woman's hand. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet intimacy. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of chiaroscuro.
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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