Repair work on the railway

Repair work on the railway

Konstantin Savitsky

1874

oil

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a group of workers repairing a railway track. They are dressed in simple clothing and are using tools to fix the track. The scene is set in a rural area with rolling hills and trees in the background. The workers are focused on their task, and the atmosphere is one of industriousness. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the workers and their surroundings. The artist who created this painting is Konstantin Savitsky.

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