1851
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
October holiday in Rome is a 1851 oil by Pimen Orlov, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This painting shows a lively scene of three people in 19th-century clothing, gathered around a table. The woman on the right sits with a hat and a white shawl, while the man behind her pours wine from a jug into a glass. Another woman on the left stands with a tambourine. The setting appears to be outdoors, with a building and trees visible in the background. The atmosphere is festive, with the people engaged in a joyful activity. The painting's use of warm colors and dynamic composition creates a sense of energy and celebration. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the use of chiaroscuro.
Pimen Nikitich Orlov (Russian: Пи́мен Ники́тич Орлóв; 1812, near Malo-Foshchevaty, Ostrogozhsky Uyezd, Voronezh Governorate — 6 October 1865, Rome) was a Russian painter in the Classical style.
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