1873
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
The Girl with a Loose Scythe is a 1873 oil by Ivan Kramskoi, a Realism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
The painting depicts a young girl with a loose scythe, her long hair flowing down her back. She is dressed in a dark-colored dress with a white collar, and her gaze is directed downward. The girl's expression is contemplative, and her posture suggests a sense of relaxation. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the girl's figure. This painting is a great example of Ivan Kramskoi's work, and it would be interesting to explore more of his art, such as his use of chiaroscuro.
Ivan Nikolayevich Kramskoi (Russian: Иван Николаевич Крамской; 8 June 1837 – 5 April 1887) was a Russian Realist painter and art critic.
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