Little girl with doll

Little girl with doll

Nikolai Yaroshenko

1896

oil

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a young girl holding a doll. She's wearing a white dress and black boots, and she's sitting on a dark surface. The girl's face is serious, and her arms are crossed over the doll. The background is dark, which makes the girl stand out. The girl's expression is interesting – she looks like she's thinking about something important. The way the light falls on her face and the doll adds to the sense of quiet thoughtfulness. If you like this painting, you might want to look up more works by Nikolai Yaroshenko.

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