A Drowned Woman (Found Drowned)
- Artist
- Vasily Perov
- Date
- 1867
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Tretyakov Gallery
"A Drowned Woman (Found Drowned)" is a compelling genre painting that captures a poignant moment of tragedy. Likely created with Oil on canvas, it exemplifies Realism by portraying everyday life with honesty and detail. The painting depicts the somber discovery of a woman who has drowned, emphasizing the stark, unidealized reality of rural life. The composition and somber tone evoke a sense of immediacy and raw emotion, inviting viewers to reflect on the societal and personal implications of the scene depicted.
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