A Drowned Woman (Found Drowned)

A Drowned Woman (Found Drowned) by Vasily Perov
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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